Infrastructure
Lawmakers passed legislation authorizing the Oil and Gas Board to approve projects which transform abandoned fossil fuel infrastructure into geothermal or hydroelectric facilities.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey is recovering well after medical procedure
Gov. Ivey undergoes a “minor” medical procedure
Gov. Ivey announces 26 appointments including a Baldwin County district judgeship
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs executive order meant to prevent state-chartered banks from denying people service
- Legislature
Bill expanding utility relocation reimbursement moves through Senate committee
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
House passes bill to allow repurposing oil wells for alternative energy
House passes bill to increase penalties for eluding law enforcement
Senate changes rules to reduce lieutenant governor’s role, add new committee
- Economy
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
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
- National
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
Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
- 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
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
AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products
- Opinion
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
Opinion | Bill allowing takeover of Montgomery PD solves nothing, makes no sense
Opinion | Alabama must double down on career tech investment to meet workforce demand
Opinion | The quiet crisis facing young men
Opinion | Could there be a blue wave in Alabama?
Education
The president of UA’s Queer Student Association said the decision was “exactly what we all feared SB129 would lead to.”
Education
If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending.
Environment
The signature event is renowned for its celebration of nature and outdoor recreation.
Education
The university is also launching a new electrical and electronics engineering degree program.
Health
A new report shows Alabama is now ranked as the most difficult state in the region for physicians to practice medicine.
Health
Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.”
Health
The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery.
Party politics
ADP chair Randy Kelley issued a retraction Friday of comments he made about former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones.
State
The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding.
Environment
The current Moon Tree plantings pay homage to a similar program conducted as part of the Apollo 14 mission in 1971.