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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
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.”
Local news
Reed called for accountability and a collective commitment to peace after weekend violence left families grieving.
Municipal elections
Alexander City councilman Eric Brown said Mayor Woody Baird has behaved childishly and took credit for projects he had nothing to do with.
Municipal elections
Barbara Drummond's campaign secured historic support, with 2,321 individual donors contributing a median of $50, demonstrating broad grassroots backing.
Local news
Samantha Williams won a national award, providing $1 million to support scholarships and internships for Birmingham City Schools students.
Municipal elections
Drummond announced she secured a significant endorsement from respected detectives committed to a safer Mobile.
Local news
Residents expressed concerns over increased surveillance and fiscal irresponsibility.
Municipal elections
Booker touted the state representative's legislative record on gun violence and economic investment.
Municipal elections
Centreville Mayor Mike Oakley has filed a lawsuit challenging the results of the city's August 26 mayoral election.