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Chief Justice Stewart appointed a retired judge to preside over the capital murder case, utilizing the new Speedy Trial Act for the first time.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Retail PAC announces endorsements for the 2026 election cycle
Andrew Sneed outraises Dale Strong in recent reporting
Democrats challenge GOP in six key Baldwin County races
Robertson touts fundraising lead as Mitchell counters with in-state donor strength
Analysis | Alabama law—not property ownership—governs Tuberville eligibility
- Governor
Governor announces appointments including Baldwin and Cullman County circuit judgeships
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey awards $4.5M to help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey announces support for the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
- Legislature
Lawmakers advance bill tying environmental rules to federal standards
Alabama Senate passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators
Alabama Senate passes App Store age verification requirement
Contract Review Committee OKs $800,000 for legal services in prison brutality lawsuits
Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for terrorist threats
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
- National
Rep. Aderholt announces service academy nominations from Alabama’s 4th District
Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump’s threat to take over US elections
Alabama lawmakers celebrate funding package’s passage, as DHS fight looms
Aderholt launches 2026 Fourth Congressional Art Competition for Alabama students
Sewell votes for funding package, including millions for Alabama projects
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Health
Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame to induct 12 healthcare figures
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
- Opinion
Opinion | The jobs bill no one is talking about
Opinion | Addressing Alabama’s physical and mental healthcare crisis
Opinion | Why Alabama must pass stricter camp safety laws
Opinion | When seconds matter, Alabamians deserve a physician in the emergency room
Opinion | A careful rail review is in Alabama’s best interest
Courts
Experts pointed to APR's reporting as evidence of the eroding accountability of the court.
Courts
The lawsuits allege children are being segregated in on-site “schools” at residential treatment facilities and are not given the same educational opportunities.
Courts
A new filing claims the AMCC improperly eliminated some companies from the process and because of supposed failed background checks
Courts
Alabama asked the Supreme Court to order a stay so that the maps can be used in the upcoming election season.
Courts
Alabama lawmakers passed a law last year that would criminalize doctors or parents for helping trans youth access gender-affirming care.
Courts
The plaintiffs claim that they have continually faced unlawful discrimination in attempting to vote and hold office in Newbern.
Courts
The VRA plan was rejected by the Republican House majority in favor of a plan by Speaker Pro Tem Chris Pringle, R-Mobile.
Courts
The AMCC wants to block affidavits from its own witnesses.
Courts
The AMCC determined its 10mb limitation was just cause to grant amended applications months after the original deadline.
Courts
The judges criticized the state for failing to follow the Supreme Court order to create a second opportunity district for Black voters.