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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
- Legislature
- Economy
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
Alabama earns top honors in national CiCi Awards
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
- National
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
- Education
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
UA students sue university over suspended student publications
- Health
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
- Opinion
Education
State officials reviewed legislation to expand teacher loan repayments and scholarship eligibility while approving several new academic programs at Alabama's public universities.
State
Chairman John Wahl urged the state board to take action after a federal lawsuit accused the Tuscaloosa Public Library of viewpoint discrimination.
Featured Opinion
Republicans still control every lever of state government in Alabama. The question is whether they can continue governing together.
Education
Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton introduced legislation to update ethics laws he said stifle innovation and cause Alabama to lose researchers to other states.
Education
State representatives approved a historic $10.9 billion spending plan that funded teacher pay raises and expanded technical education investments across Alabama.
Education
Lawmakers warned that reserves are declining as revenue growth remains steady while debating education initiatives and rising costs.
Education
“Bills like this don’t create jobs. They don’t raise wages. And they don’t make our state more competitive,” one speaker said.
Legislature
Proponents shared stories of corruption and deplorable conditions Wednesday during a hearing on a bill to establish an independent office to monitor Alabama prisons.
Prisons
State leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate inmate-created artwork and new legislative efforts designed to streamline workforce reentry for formerly incarcerated Alabamians.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey spared Charles “Sonny” Burton from execution on Tuesday, arguing the injustice of executing a non-triggerman while the shooter served life.