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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
SCOTUS rules Alabama can use GOP-favored maps, administration remains unclear
Analysis | The fight over Tommy Tuberville’s residency status is officially under way
Doug Jones sees fundraising bump after winning Democratic nomination for governor
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan files lawsuit against Alicia Escott Lumpkin after primary defeat
Hill leads McInnis in June runoff, but many voters remain undecided
- Governor
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
- 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
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high
Alabama housing market sees sales growth in April
- National
Opinion | How the promise of Reconstruction was narrowed and denied
CD1 hopeful Clyde Jones talks redistricting, affordability, ethics reform
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling
- Education
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Health
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
- Opinion
Health
This will support two grant programs of up to $40 million each.
Health
Researchers noted the Black Belt's lack of access to medical care likely resulted in more COVID deaths in those counties.
Health
While the latest surge caused by the omicron variant is receding, public health officials are closely watching the more contagious omicron BA.2 variant.
Health
The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed to APR on Tuesday that the first case of the BA.2 variant of COVID-19 has been identified...
Health
Alabama has the lowest percentage of residents vaccinated against COVID in the nation, and the fourth-highest number of COVID deaths per capita.
Health
Dorothy Oliver received the Best of Womankind award from USA Today, and a personal thanks from Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Health
The poll found that 65.8 percent of Republican voters supported Medicaid expansion.
Health
The first in a series of the statewide town halls, held by the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, is set for Feb. 16 at...
Health
The “Alabama Unites Against COVID" campaign seeks to encourage vaccinations and increase access to testing.
Health
COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective in reducing severity of disease, hospitalizations, and deaths, and available to the public free of charge.