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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
Clint Hollingsworth announces candidacy for House District 12
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
- Governor
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help train inmates for jobs upon release
Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise public safety legislation signed by Governor Ivey
Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville
Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
- Legislature
Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms
Senate Democrats block Archives restructuring bill at last minute
Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk
House passes Senate bill raising age of medical consent for minors
Senate passes portmanteau bill making major restrictions on CBD products
- Economy
- National
Rep. Strong spotlights Huntsville’s FBI role in federal budget hearing
Sen. Britt, colleagues celebrate National Small Business Week
Rep. Sewell demands up-or-down vote to protect Medicaid, food assistance
Rep. Sewell leads letter demanding DOE reinstate school mental health funding
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
- Education
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Opinion | Let them eat … nothing
Opinion | ADEM’s retiring director: Alabama’s environment is cleaner and healthier
Opinion | Sen. Tuberville is the ideal choice for Alabama governor
Opinion | The SAVE Act doesn’t save voting rights
Opinion | HB202 is Alabama’s chance to lead the nation on backing the blue
Legislature
The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey, who has already signaled her approval and intent to sign the bill into...
Legislature
After three hours of holding up the legislative day, Sen. Chris Elliott relented and voted to non-concur, sending the bill to conference committee.
Legislature
If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year.
Featured Opinion
As Congressional Republicans seek out ways to give big tax breaks to the nation's wealthiest, a familiar target has emerged: the poor.
Legislature
SB101 will raise the age of medical consent for minors from 14 to 16.
Economy
The awards honor companies whose global achievements are elevating Alabama’s economy.
Congress
In Alabama’s 7th Congressional District, the Republican budget puts 176,181 people on Medicaid at risk of losing their coverage.
Infrastructure
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs provided funding for construction of the EV charging station.
Opinion
The SAVE Act would prevent millions of Americans from voting, particularly in the Deep South.
Opinion
It’s time we show them we’ve got their backs — because they have yours.
Opinion
I never heard anyone say, “I do not like George McMillan.”
Featured Opinion
Empty American ports and a disrupted American supply chain spell economic trouble ahead for all Americans.
Congress
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and Congresswoman Terri Sewell, D-Selma, sent a letter urging Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and her administration to extend unemployment...
Congress
Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Richard Shelby of Alabama, Senate Majority Whip John Thune and Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, all Republicans, released “The...
Health
Alabama State University is postponing its 2020 spring graduation ceremony, which was scheduled for May. ASU is extremely proud of each of its students,...
Health
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide order that all restaurants close dine-in services. Bars have been closed across the state and nursing homes...
Economy
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Thursday warned that those who seek to illegally profit from State Public Health Emergency that Alabama’s price-gouging Law...
Economy
Seoyon E-Hwa Interior Systems, a Tier 1 automotive parts supplier to Alabama’s Hyundai assembly plant, announced plans earlier this month to invest more than...
Health
Note: This piece was written by State Rep. Tim Wadsworth. The pandemic Coronavirus outbreak is being treated by the federal government like the home...
News
The Jefferson County Department of Health on Thursday issued another executive public health order closing all nonessential businesses and further limiting gatherings of people...
Health
Blood donations to U.S. blood banks are down severely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and physicians and blood donation centers are asking the public...
