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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Supreme Court expedites Tuberville appeal as ballot deadline looms
PSC candidate calls for protections when reviewing data center contracts
Alabama CD-6 Democrats to face voters at primary forum
Alabama voter registration deadline nears for August special primary
Opinion | SAVE Act’s burden may fall on citizens, too
- Governor
Gov. Ivey deploys Swiftwater rescue teams to Texas amid severe flooding
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Huntsville, Auburn aerospace investments announced at UK airshow
Alabama home sales rise for fifth straight month
Workforce Alabama reports state jobs at record high, unemployment up
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
North Alabama Area Labor Council holds organized labor lunch and unveils “Workers’ Agenda”
- National
Alabama Supreme Court expedites Tuberville appeal as ballot deadline looms
Sen. Britt discusses capital investment, regulatory thresholds in hearing with Fed chair
Trump pushes SAVE America Act with election fraud claims
CAIR: Tuberville speech could “set stage” for anti-Muslim violence
Rep. Figures secures $50 million infrastructure investment in 2026 Water Resources Development Act
- Education
Alabama students post large science gains, overall eighth-grade scores improve
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
Textbook committee appointment letter sent in error, Mackey says
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership
- Health
Alabama Department of Public Health reports 28 cases of cyclosporiasis
Alabama Nursing Home Association celebrates 75 year anniversary
UAB receives NIH funding to expand genomic screening in primary care
Alabama urges produce precautions amid Cyclospora outbreak
EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform
- Opinion
Local news
The library will soon be able to participate in the county courier service again after changes made Tuesday.
Local news
Reed cited major drops in violent crime and secured $50 million in federal grants during 2025, detailing progress in housing and downtown development.
Local news
Grassroots organizations are making plans to pay respects and demonstrate against ICE, following the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
Local news
The APLS board voted 3-2 to find the library noncompliant for including "sexually explicit" materials in youth sections.
Local news
County leaders and the sheriff held a press conference Thursday, warning that losing internet sales tax funding would cut 12 deputies from the department.
Local news
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin selected a seasoned lobbyist who previously helped craft Alabama’s 2024 Childcare Tax Credit for the new role.
Local news
Dan Harris says critics threatened his family after Jackson Hospital vote as county weighs hospital bailouts, school tax, and fiscal stability.
Local news
Birmingham is asking lawmakers for expanded authority to combat blight, penalize neglectful property owners and support community development.
Local news
Records show rising revenue, recurring losses, a powerful DIP lender, and a reimbursement lawsuit shaping Jackson Hospital’s uncertain future ahead.
Local news
Plaintiffs allege the Orange Beach City Council failed to provide mandatory 24-hour notice of a special called meeting.