News
Target kicked off a major seasonal hiring push for over 300 roles, offering competitive benefits and pathways to permanent positions.
Hi, what are you looking for?
Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Dan Roberts
Bruce Pearl resigns from Auburn basketball, won’t seek Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat
Morgan Murphy launches US Senate bid to succeed Tuberville
Sen. Jabo Waggoner to seek a new term in the Alabama Senate
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Garrett Dixon and Cindy Myrex
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
- National
Alabama delegation reacts to spending bill failure as shutdown deadline looms
Alabama Democrats vote against resolution honoring life of Charlie Kirk
Rep. Sewell votes against “partisan” Republican spending bill
Sen. Britt discusses dangers of AI chatbots in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Rep. Sewell congratulates Selma teacher being named National Civics Teacher of the Year
- Education
New director to lead high performance computing and data center at UA
A&M President Wims testifies before Congress on agriculture, food security threats
Auburn University employees fired over “hurtful, insensitive” comments, president says
Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus
- Health
Non-emergency medical transporters express frustration with Alabama Medicaid Agency
Report featuring ADPH head highlights threats to public health funding
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
- Opinion
Health
The one-shot vaccine was approved for emergency use by the FDA on Saturday.
Elections
State Rep. Kirk Hatcher faces former Montgomery City Councilman William Green for the seat vacated by Sen. David Burkette.
Party politics
The resolution passed overwhelmingly on an 86 percent to 14 percent vote
Prisons
Vaccinations could begin late March, may be delayed, depending on arrival of refrigeration equipment/inspections.
Economy
Biden issued a brief statement Sunday — one that didn’t name Amazon specifically but did note “an important vote” in Alabama.
Congress
Sewell said the plan will provide up to $475 million in direct funding for cities and counties in the 7th Congressional District.
Congress
Republican members of Alabama’s congressional delegation all opposed the Democrats' COVID bill.
Party politics
John Wahl has been elected as chairman of the Alabama Republican Party.
Party politics
The Alabama Republican Party met Saturday in Montgomery to select its leadership for the next two years.
State
The SPLC is providing $10 million in grants for outreach, voter mobilization and civic engagement