Education
Exhibits filed in an ongoing lawsuit show how students and professors have reacted to restrictions on academic freedom from Alabama's "divisive concepts" law.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Opinion | Reappointing Gwathney would be a grave mistake for Alabama justice
Gov. Ivey praises results of Montgomery Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit
Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey taps Grace Jeter as Covington County circuit judge
Gov. Ivey encourages summer reading for Alabama students
- Legislature
Lawmakers will try again next year to rename Gulf of Mexico
New bill would give citizens avenue to directly petition for laws
State Senator re-files bill to make removing Confederate monuments prohibitively expensive
Prefiled bill would require ignition interlock devices for first-time DUI offenders
Hemp retailers sue Ivey, Marshall over law they call unconstitutional ban
- Economy
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey
Sloss Tech Pitch Competition winner awarded $50K to grow innovative startup
Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
SNAP cuts threaten 800,000 Alabamians as state faces $300 million burden
- National
Alabama law professor, legal panel talk SCOTUS term’s lasting impacts
Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs fill gaps in civil justice
House passes Trump-backed budget slashing aid, boosting wealthy, say critics
Senate passes reconciliation bill including child care reforms touted by Britt
Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal
- Education
Alabama’s anti-DEI law is chilling university instruction, court documents show
ALSBOE reviews RAISE Act funding rollout and oversight measures
Alabama students show reading gains, mixed math results in 2025 assessment
Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts funded for 2025 school year
Bill to bolster abstinence-only sex education reintroduced for 2026
- Health
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Renewal Project announces statewide launch
EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
Alabama Medical Association thanks Trump for prioritizing doctor visa applications
- Opinion
Public safety
Public safety is the most critical component of a successful community, and sadly, we have areas in our state that are struggling with violent...
State
To overcome the typical gaming obstacles and finally get a gambling bill passed, the Poarch Creek Indians are taking a new approach.
Education
Murphy’s move to Dothan will end a 4-year stint as president at Gadsden State, a role she accepted in January 2021.
State
The popular Gulf State Park campground in Alabama was named one of the nation's top 10 RV destinations by USA TODAY readers.
State
Local government and tourism officials joined State Parks personnel to cut a ceremonial ribbon.
Education
The commission approved Ignite Academy and Under the Oaks, denied Invictus and AAHS’s Birmingham replication, and considered HBCU-charter partnerships.
State
Most cases occur during mosquito season, which starts in the summer and continues through fall.
Infrastructure
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs provided funding for construction of the EV charging station.
State
Numerous people looking to sign up for public comment were surprised to have their requests denied.
Congress
The bill seeks to expand resources offered by the federal government for expecting and postpartum mothers.