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Foreign trade abuses threaten 250,000 American jobs—one Alabama company is fighting to save them.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Rep. Sewell pushes voter protection bill on Voting Rights Act’s 60th anniversary
SPLC honors 60th anniversary of Voting Rights Act by pushing to continue the fight
Alabama Farmers Federation announces several endorsements
Opinion | 2026 Lt. Governor’s race may hinge on friends and neighbors politics
John Roberts raises over $100K in first 21 days of Senate District 2 campaign
- Governor
Gov. Ivey urges students to “be bold” in back-to-school video message
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
Gov. Ivey announces second round of 2025 Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants
Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper
Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB
- Legislature
Alabama lawmakers renew push for death penalty in child rape cases
House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels is recovering—and searching for answers
Sen. Sam Givhan endorses execution in child sex abuse cases, firing squads
Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder refiled for 2026 session
State lawmakers will try again to require national anthem weekly in public schools
- Economy
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report reveals increased home sales
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
- National
Rep. Sewell pushes voter protection bill on Voting Rights Act’s 60th anniversary
Jeff Sessions subpoenaed in House probe of Jeffrey Epstein case
Sen. Britt pushes bipartisan GUARD Act to fight crypto scams against seniors
Judge finds probable cause that Como en Casa manager employed, harbored illegals
Supreme Court prepares to consider constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act provision
- Education
Secretary of State Wes Allen delivers commencement address at Troy University
Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit
Montgomery teacher heads to D.C. for C-SPAN’s Educators’ Conference
Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds
APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids
- Health
American Cancer Society speaks out on threats to Alabama research grants
Alabama among top states for attracting out-of-state physicians through interstate compact
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
- Opinion
Economy
Local labor groups urged Huntsville auto workers to vote "union yes" in a pivotal election, emphasizing the power of collective bargaining.
Economy
This funding reinforced the state’s commitment to long-term job creation and site readiness, supporting projects across 15 communities.
Economy
Alabama home sales rose in June, continuing a rebound, though activity remains below pre-2024 levels.
Economy
Workforce development and cost of living improvements lift state, but challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, and capital access remain.
Economy
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama’s $50B manufacturing sector and its 290,000 workers for driving economic growth and global exports.
Economy
Hiring challenges persist nationwide as small business owners struggle to find qualified applicants, despite a cooling labor market and rising compensation efforts.
Economy
The inaugural Sloss Tech/Ideas Pitch Competition awarded $50,000 to the top startup, spotlighting Birmingham’s growing role as a hub for tech innovation and entrepreneurship.
Economy
The third round of Alabama’s SEEDS grant program opens July 1, 2025, offering $23.2 million to strengthen the state’s industrial site portfolio.
Economy
A new budget bill could gut SNAP for 800,000 Alabamians, forcing the state to shoulder a $300 million burden or slash vital benefits.