Education
Eric Mackey cited rising literacy rates while requesting increased funding to support struggling readers past third grade
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Wes Allen for lieutenant governor
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
Mo Brooks enters Alabama House race; draws harsh rebuke from opponent
- Governor
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
- Legislature
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
Rep. Barnes files bill to make disrupting worship services a felony
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Three
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
- National
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Rep. Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
- Opinion
Health
More than half of Alabama’s 52 rural hospitals are at risk of closure,
State
The acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse by the Poarch Creeks gives the tribe another top-tier gaming property in a growing portfolio.
State
Trump has promised to declare immigrants as enemy invaders to carry out the largest mass deportation program in American history.
State
The Alabama ABC Board approved online alcohol server certifications, and Sen. Eliott lifted holds to state contracts.
Infrastructure
Alabama’s Congressional members noted that lock failures this year have disrupted business operations.
Education
The new degree options include a Ph.D. in criminology and a Master of Business Administration in data analytics.
Public safety
The panel discussed how Alabama's lack of gun laws might influence the environment, and what can be done to reverse trends toward gun violence.
Prisons
Located in Elmore County, the Governor Kay Ivey Correctional Complex will feature 54 buildings spanning over 1.4 million square feet.
State
Alabama Chief Justice-elect Stewart emphasized expanding courts and job programs at the Alabama Reentry meeting Tuesday.
Public safety
The shooting left 1 dead and 16 others injured early Sunday morning.