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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
Municipal elections
After a reelection victory, Woodfin reflected on eight years of service and the challenges ahead for Birmingham.
Local news
Woodfin reappointed key members and introduced three new leaders, focusing on neighborhood revitalization, public safety, economic opportunity and education.
Local news
The Birmingham City Council approved Mayor Randall Woodfin's proposal to offer food assistance to residents as the government shutdown halts benefits.
Local news
Reed will join a U.S. delegation at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona, engaging in discussions on urban innovation and inclusive city-building.
Local news
Mayor Woodfin proposed $1 million in emergency aid and a citywide food drive to help the 23,000 Birmingham residents losing SNAP benefits.
Local news
Following several days of turmoil over his selection as Montgomery's director of small and minority business, Donald Watkins Jr. is backing out.
Local news
Ivey and the ABC Board proposed new alcohol restrictions to prohibit off-premise alcohol consumption and new safety measures.
Local news
Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones made it clear that he was terminating the deputy for announcing his candidacy for sheriff.
Local news
While the council overrode the veto, it also adjusted the resolution to honor some of Mayor Steven Reed's requests.
Municipal elections
The first session detailed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, threatening healthcare, food security, and rural hospitals for Alabama families.