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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | Alabama law—not property ownership—governs Tuberville eligibility
Republican gubernatorial candidate promises legal action against Tuberville
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Wes Allen for lieutenant governor
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
- Governor
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
- Legislature
A new, unique gambling bill for the 2026 session
Senate advances bill limiting environmental rules beyond federal standards
Legislature passes “Save Our Bay” bill banning mud dumping in Mobile Bay
House passes legislation banning foreign influence in Alabama elections
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
- National
Alabama lawmakers celebrate funding package’s passage, as DHS fight looms
Aderholt launches 2026 congressional art competition for Alabama students
Sewell votes for funding package, including millions for Alabama projects
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Rep. Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
- Opinion
News
Following a deadly weekend shooting, Montgomery leaders offered sharply different views on gun violence and how to curb it in the state capital.
Environment
Alabama lawmakers amended the dog deer hunting rule, restricting activity near Talladega National Forest and citing property concerns.
News
A fourth lawsuit accuses Camp SAYLA of systemic child abuse due to severe oversight failures.
Elections
Unofficial results showed Greg Barnes claiming the GOP primary for the House District 13 special election.
Elections
Mitchell says he's sounding the alarm due to concerns about integrity in the attorney general race.
Legislature
Lawmakers in the Sunset Committee on Thursday promised legislation to continue attempting to regulate the body.
Elections
Jay Mitchell urged Katherine Robertson to return donations to her attorney general campaign, which he labeled dark money, abortion-linked and gambling-related
Congress
Lawmakers clashed over the failed GOP spending bill, with Republicans demanding a clean extension and Democrats pushing for healthcare funding.
Elections
Murphy enters the competitive GOP primary for U.S. Senate while emphasizing his ties to Tuberville and Trump.