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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
Opinion | 99 problems, but the pledge ain’t one
Alabama Democratic Party convenes to reorganize August 8
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
- Opinion
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers One of my most cherished lifetime memories is the almost two decades I served in the Alabama House...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The judge, jury and prosecution in the State v. Michael G. Hubbard trial proved that Alabama’s Ethics Laws...
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By Mayor Sandy Stimpson, Senator Vivian Davis Figures, Senator Jabo Waggoner and Commissioner John McMillan Despite the fact that the Port of Mobile is...
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By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) The recent terrorist attack in Orlando was a strike at each and every American. My heart breaks for every...
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By Al Thompson Vice president of the Board of Trustees for the Alabama Community College System Ask just about any Alabamian about the state’s...
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Deborah Love, Executive Director Eagle Forum of Alabama In the wake of the terror attack this weekend in Orlando, our hearts go out to...
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By Stephen A. Cooper As reported (“Gov. Robert Bentley speaks on Mike Hubbard without mentioning Hubbard”, June 11) by Paul Gattis for Al.com, Alabama...
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By Jack Campbell Last Friday evening, a jury in his hometown returned a guilty verdict on twelve counts of public corruption against Speaker Mike...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Well, thank goodness it’s done. Former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, convicted on 12 of the 23...