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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
Alabama awards $144 million in rural health care grants
Gov. Ivey announces latest appointments to Alabama boards and entities
Gov. Ivey welcomes Alabama students back for new school year
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions awarded $317 million NASA contract
ALL.SPACE wins federal agreement to scale satellite communications
TVA to raise data center rates, affecting North Alabama facilities
- National
Rep. Sewell champions passage of AGOA reauthorization in continuing resolution
Rep. Sewell to host live telephone town hall today
Analysis | Tuberville brief offers court a path to affirm dismissal
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Figures requests emergency hearing over Trump’s beef import policy
- Education
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Rep. Figures introduces Restoring Opportunity for Advanced Education Act
Students appeal UA magazine suspensions in First Amendment case
Birmingham invests additional $1 million into financial education, wealth-building program
UAB announces David Standaert as new vice president for research
- Health
Opinion | Proposed Medicare changes could make timely care harder for Alabama seniors
Rep. Sewell praises FDA approval of breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug
UAB announces David Standaert as new vice president for research
Alabama awards $144 million in rural health care grants
Alabama kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach 14-year high
- Opinion
Analysis | Tuberville brief offers court a path to affirm dismissal
Opinion | Could it be—an Alabama governor’s race with substance?
Opinion | My game plan for data centers
Opinion | Proposed Medicare changes could make timely care harder for Alabama seniors
Opinion | Cities that invest in themselves win
Education
After months of turmoil between the Montgomery County school board and city officials, it appears the city is exploring starting its own school system.
Municipal elections
The municipal election for Hoover City Council is on Aug. 26, 2025.
Local news
At the April 2 event, the hospital publicly revealed plans to build an interfaith chapel.
Education
Revelations that one of two finalists was caught up in a 2021 fraud investigation has raised more questions about an already questionable MPS search.
Municipal elections
He loves his city, and it is obvious when he talks about Hoover’s amazing growth and success.
Municipal elections
Political newcomer Joe Eatmon handily beat incumbent Matthew Wilson in the District 1 runoff, receiving 582 votes to Wilson’s 407.
Local news
Council President Jack Burrell said he takes exception to the actions of the APLS board and fears the freedom to read is under attack.
Local news
A fundraiser started by the Fairhope chapter of Read Freely Alabama had raised 77 percent of its $40,000 goal.
Environment
The current Moon Tree plantings pay homage to a similar program conducted as part of the Apollo 14 mission in 1971.
Municipal elections
Derzis outlined key priorities for his campaign, focusing on public safety, education and fiscal responsibility.