Prisons
With scrutiny of Alabama prisons at a high point, prisoners are planning a new work strike to demand change.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ben Harrison for HD2
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses three candidates for Baldwin County Commission
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. James Lomax for HD20
McCarron reports nearly 100K cash on hand in first filings
Alabama AG candidates continue to haul in lots of money
- Governor
Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday
Governor visits ALDOT workers as Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set
Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor proclaims Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in Alabama
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
- National
Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Sen. Britt commemorates fallen sailors on anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola attack
Sen. Britt urging federal regulators to prioritize agriculture in Basel III rules
Rep. Sewell unveils New Democratic Coalition Health Care Action Plan
Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed
- Education
Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures
Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment
Founder of national accounting firm to offer TROY’s commencement keynote
Alabama CHOOSE Act application portal dates released for 2026-2027
University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI
- Health
The “all politics” healthcare project in Hoover that’s rewriting state regulations
Sen. Britt joins bill to require medical residents opt in to abortion training
Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program
UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
- Opinion
Education
Alabama saw real gains in fourth grade math scores, and moved up the rankings in reading as well by maintaining reading levels while other...
Party politics
Brown, a longtime grassroots leader and Republican activist, was elected by acclamation.
Health
The DOJ found that the state must make community-based services accessible so that physically disabled children can avoid being segregated in nursing facilities.
State
Alabama ranks near the bottom in per capita tax collections, relying on high sales taxes and low property taxes.
State
The event will include free admission to the museum and special programs honoring Parks’ life and legacy.
Health
The coalition calling for an end to delays in patient care caused by prior authorizations has grown to 30 organizations.
Prisons
Fewer people died inside the prisons than in 2023, when prisoners were five times as likely to die as the national average.
Health
Planned Parenthood operates only one clinic in Alabama, located in Birmingham.
State
Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack.
State
Ardito will play a critical role for Birdon as the company continues to expand its programs and presence in the United States.