Legislature
Elected to the House in 2018, Kitchens is among the few freshmen legislators in history to hold such a prominent leadership position.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses lawmakers for 2026 election cycle
Analysis | Tuberville’s support looks strong—until you read the poll
Sen. Will Barfoot announces reelection campaign
League of Women Voters panel examines Voting Rights in the Deep South
Kristin Nelson wins GOP runoff, secures nomination for House District 38 seat
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
Governor urges Alabama Public Television to pause PBS split
Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message
Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
- Legislature
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
Wes Allen backs bill to protect voter data and lower the cost of Alabama’s voter list
Bill filed to allow abortion after rape, incest—and require vasectomies
- Economy
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
- National
Assistant Secretary for Health, Sen. Tuberville condemn pediatric gender-affirming care
Sen. Tuberville criticizes provision letting senators sue the federal government
Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill to bolster maternal health research
Rep. Sewell urges Congress to pass bill for early cancer detection
Rep. Robert Aderholt introduces ADOPT Act
- Education
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
- Health
- Opinion
Legislature
Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, has been elected as the group’s freshmen representative.
Elections
Manufacture Alabama announced Supreme Court endorsements for candidate Greg Cook and incumbent Associate Justice Kelli Wise.
Health
Reports show Alabama has the lowest average annual single premium and the second-lowest family premium among employers nationwide.
State
Canfield is the first to receive the Friend of the Industry award from Manufacture Alabama.
Public safety
Ivey awarded $202,557 each to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and the state’s seven regional drug task forces.
Elections
“Katie is working hard to earn the vote of all Alabamians,” said President and CEO of AFA, Chris Isaacson.
Legislature
Alabama's sheriffs, district attorneys and county commissioners are against the measure, saying it makes law enforcement and citizens less safe.
Economy
Twenty-two percent of small business owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem.
Infrastructure
In 2021, the Port experienced minimal to no congestion, no vessel delays at anchor, and posted vessel-to-rail turn times within 24 hours.