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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones takes voter questions, discusses jobs at Shoals town hall
Opinion | Alabama politics costs so much because power is worth buying
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
- 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
House approves Rep. Strong’s bill redirecting airline security fees to airport upgrades
Ohio U.S. Rep. Landsman joins Andrew Sneed-led reform coalition
Alabama lawmakers mourn Lindsey Graham after sudden death
Sen. Britt opens new Fort Rucker training complex for soldiers
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
- Education
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership
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
- Health
EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform
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
- Opinion
Health
The Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program Board has finalized eligibility lists and donation tiers for the 2026 tax credit initiative.
Prisons
Kenneth Shaun Traywick began refusing food after an alleged retaliatory assault by guards, sparking urgent calls for transparency regarding his condition.
Health
United for Cures launched a bipartisan campaign featuring basketball players Houston Mallette and Eris Lester to protect crucial NIH funding.
Aerospace and Defense
The Army is expected to select three sites by mid-2026 to host these prototype nuclear power plants.
Local news
Chief James Graboys reported over 100 felony charges this month while urging legislative action to close perceived loopholes in Alabama's permitless carry law.
Courts
The state defended its authority to mandate hospital licenses, while plaintiffs argued the rules would worsen maternity care deserts.
Prisons
The statewide partnership promises comprehensive food services, technology upgrades and vocational training designed to reduce recidivism across 27 correctional facilities.
State
Two family-owned Alabama farms received $1.3 million to innovate waste reduction and transform imperfect produce into value-added products.
Environment
Reeltown Elementary students soaked a model community to learn firsthand how runoff affects local creeks and lakes.
Public safety
To reduce congestion and improve safety, Alabama officials announced they will suspend interstate lane closures for the holiday.