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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Republican candidate calls on GOP to address economic issues
Katherine Robertson’s AG campaign posts October fundraising report
Farmers Federation endorses Reps. Reed Ingram, Jim Carns for reelection
Jay Mitchell leads attorney general race in October fundraising
Trump endorses members of Alabama’s congressional delegation
- Governor
Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
- Legislature
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
- Economy
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
- National
Rep. Aderholt introduces bipartisan National Adoption Month resolution
Trump admin to partially fund SNAP benefits following court orders
Figures files bill to keep infrastructure projects going during shutdowns
State pleads with court to allow AHSAA lawsuit to move forward
Rep. Sewell praises court orders blocking Trump admin’s SNAP cuts
- Education
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
- Health
Survey: Caregivers say Medicare Advantage eases burdens and cuts costs
Medical Association, BCBS announce enhancements to “prior authorization” process
Rep. Sewell releases statement on start of ACA Open Enrollment
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
- Opinion
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Montgomery leaders were forced to jump through hoops to get a 12-mill increase approved. Pike Road got a 19-mill increase with barely a whisper.
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"Ivey’s veto sent a message to the children, teachers, and parents of Alabama that we are not going to stand idly by for two...
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"Alabama educators are on the right course for teaching literacy as a result of the 2019 Literacy Act."
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"Written off for dead just a few years ago, the AEA has quietly and quickly rebuilt itself."
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"It is up to all of us to create a safe environment where they can thrive."
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"Children are not widgets spit out by some machine with the same specifications."
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"Because of these strictures, we often forget what real treason looks like and fail to fully appreciate loyalty to country or creed."
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"The Senate has been very deliberative. It has been very focused. And it has been very efficient."
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"Ending the legislative session with an opportunity missed is not just a benign lack of action."
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"With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms."