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Alabama lawmakers delayed an ADOC legal contract after questioning YesCare's bankruptcy, potential fraud and attorney selection process.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
Opinion | 99 problems, but the pledge ain’t one
Alabama Democratic Party convenes to reorganize August 8
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
- Governor
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
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- 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
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
- Opinion
Infrastructure
The system works because it is competitive. And that’s exactly what’s at risk.
Education
The state's education savings account program closed its second-year application window on March 31 with nearly 49,000 students seeking funding.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey and federal officials formalized a partnership to improve child welfare outcomes and preserve survivor benefits for Alabama youth in foster care.
Legislature
The Alabama House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to remotely put a face and voice to their applications.
Legislature
SB54 would give the state parole board authority to reconsider parole revocations for minor parole violations or new charges that are dismissed.
State
Davis, one of Birmingham's first Black attorneys, was a trailblazing civil rights advocate who fought against segregation and voter suppression.
Legislature
Lawmakers approved $200,000 to defend an officer in a lawsuit alleging excessive force, overcrowding and understaffing at Limestone prison.
Health
The Gulf Coast treatment center utilized new grant funding to expand specialized counseling and peer support programs for former military personnel.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey awarded a $75,000 grant to support career technical education aimed at helping formerly incarcerated Alabamians rejoin the workforce.
Infrastructure
Lawmakers passed legislation authorizing the Oil and Gas Board to approve projects which transform abandoned fossil fuel infrastructure into geothermal or hydroelectric facilities.