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Despite objections over pollution, energy and water usage, the council voted to rezone 670 acres for the $14 billion center.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
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
FARM PAC endorses Rep. Rex Reynolds for House District 21
- 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
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
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
- National
Rep. Sewell to discuss federal cuts in Wilcox County
Congress moves to limit lawmakers’ stock trading over ethics concerns
Sen. Britt addresses Epstein files, upcoming changes to SNAP
Sen. Britt calls for Alabama native’s return as Trump admin weighs prisoner swap
Rep. Sewell secures $3.2M for four local projects in Alabama’s Black Belt
- 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
Report ranks Alabama among worst states for maternal, infant health
Suit filed against med spa that allegedly provided unapproved drugs
Rural Hospital Investment Program approves hospital applications
AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs
Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government
- Opinion
Municipal elections
The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families.
Local news
Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended.
Municipal elections
Political newcomer Brian Gunn more than doubled the vote share of incumbent city councilor J.T. Moore, per unofficial results.
Local news
The revival rekindles a lawsuit over body cam footage that purportedly shows Mayor Tony Kennon at the scene of a domestic violence call.
Municipal elections
Sonja Smith's campaign garnered endorsements from nearly every major elected official and robust fundraising ahead of the runoff election.
Local news
The pilot program achieved significant success, reducing detected gunshots by 25 percent and emergency service calls by 22 percent in its first year.
Municipal elections
Gunn's campaign has been focused on grassroots mobilization, reportedly knocking on more than 7,000 doors and making over 5,000 phone calls.
Municipal elections
After a bitter battle, a former Goodyear director and pastor narrowly defeated the incumbent by just 58 votes.
Municipal elections
Former district judge Spiro Cheriogotis narrowly defeated state Representative Barbara Drummond in Tuesday's runoff election for Mobile mayor.
Municipal elections
Bishop drew on his connection to his hometown to make the case for Drummond, calling her record of public service “unmatched.”