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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
Exclusive: Tuberville risks backlash if he leaves Senate, new poll shows
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote
House bill would exempt eyeglasses and contact lenses from Alabama sales tax
The League of Women Voters of Alabama addresses concerns with the HB479-substitute bill
Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income
Battle brewing over exit between Pine Level, Prattville
- Economy
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
- National
Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products
Sen. Britt introduces bill to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable
Court challenges Alabama statute barring sex offenders from living with their children
Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
- Education
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
- Health
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
Opinion | SB330 is political overreach disguised as reform
The law is clear: Eventually, Tommy Tuberville will have to prove where he lives
Opinion | The bureaucracy you should really hate
Opinion | We’re fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB330 would set us back
Opinion | Our legislators are not doing their jobs
Infrastructure
A study ranked the state among the worst places for EV infrastructure and financial incentives.
State
Roberts is an advocate for medical marijuana with experience in Holistic Integrative Therapy, EMDR, CBT and life coaching.
Education
“I am proud that the great state of Alabama is home to 13 HBCUs, the most of any state in the nation,” Tuberville said.
State
Panelists will speak on topics regarding facts about redistricting and the history of redistricting in Alabama.
Health
Of the 2,474 hospitalized with COVID in Alabama on Monday, 83 percent were unvaccinated.
State
“The state of Alabama will not allow such an authoritarian power grab to go unchecked," Attorney General Steve Marshall said.
State
The first 101 qualified ABLE Savings Plan account owners received a $101 contribution into their newly opened accounts.
Health
The federal government last week announced a 30 percent reduction of shipments to seven Gulf Coast states, including Alabama, due to increased use in...
Health
Ivey said she plans to fight President Joe Biden's order to have more Alabama workers vaccinated against COVID-19 or be tested weekly.
State
Alabama Republican Party Chairman John Wahl said that Biden’s mandates are both disturbing and un-American.