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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Booker, Sewell join Figures rally in Montgomery as Election Day nears
Opinion | Tuberville’s “Playbook” is ambitious but avoids divisive rhetoric
NFIB backs Tuberville, continuing streak of GOP endorsements
Tuberville releases policy playbook outlining his plans for Alabama
Doug Jones holds quasi-virtual debate with absent Tuberville
- Governor
- Legislature
- Economy
- National
Britt secures $128,000 for new city of Montevallo police patrol cars
Britt celebrates President Trump’s signing of the Clergy Act
Senator Britt calls for US to “use economic firepower” to end war in Ukraine
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt
- Education
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Alabama’s specialty schools have opened admission
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
- Health
UAB Hospital CEO Brenda Carlisle to retire this year
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
Larry Stutts’ record on Rose’s Law and his relative’s abuse case exposes failures of candor that undermine honorable public service.
Elections
Figures urged supporters to overcome a reshaped district, framing turnout as the answer to Republican redistricting before Nov. 3.
Elections
The Tuberville Playbook is overly ambitious and unrealistic in some areas, but it focuses on real issues and avoids cheap rhetoric.
Elections
The small business group cited Tuberville’s Senate voting record, tax-cut agenda and deregulatory platform ahead of the November 3 election.
State
The grants twill fund domestic violence prosecutions, survivor services and support programs for children affected by abuse in Jefferson County.
Elections
Jones pressed Tuberville’s record on veterans, Medicaid and stock trades while arguing Alabama voters deserved answers before Election Day.
Legislature
The ruling vacated Thomas Vernor’s guilty plea and 12-year sentence, returning all three child sex abuse charges to trial.
Education
The funding backs a new civic leadership institute at Auburn and support for Alabama’s recently established health care sciences school.
State
The Alabama League recognized city leaders who completed state-mandated coursework aimed at strengthening local governance and community service.
Legislature
The National Federation of Independent Business honored Senator Arthur Orr for his legislative voting record and recently endorsed his reelection campaign.
Opinion
As civilized people, we are admonished by faith not to rejoice in the suffering of others, no matter the crime.
Featured Opinion
Governor Kay Ivey’s clemency decision serves justice and offers an opportunity to address Alabama’s unfinished work on judicial override sentences.
Opinion
I believe John the Baptist’s answer compels us to support candidates who resist the abuse of authority, false accusations and greed.
Elections
As Alabama’s election approaches, voters should judge candidates’ promises of faithful, honest service against the campaigns they have actually conducted.
Courts
Advocacy and legal groups cast the case as political retaliation, warning it threatened civil society and efforts to confront extremism.
Elections
The backing came weeks before the May 19 primary, adding to a growing list of support for the Birmingham candidate.
Infrastructure
Less than eight months after launch, the route boosted tourism, filled trains at strong rates and gave Interstate 10 travelers a new option.
Health
I love a good hot dog and a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos. But we are the only country seeing these kinds of numbers.
Opinion
If Alabama lawmakers stay with the status quo, predatory gambling operations will continue to grow.
Education
Magic Johnson is set to bring star power and a record of philanthropy to Stillman College’s 150th anniversary commencement.
State
Mary Mitchell, the department’s general counsel, has been chosen to lead Alabama’s tax agency as Barnett prepares to leave after nine years.
Opinion
Alabama’s great outdoors are more than a point of pride. They are a competitive advantage.
Education
Alabama again met every national preschool quality benchmark, while expanding access statewide and marking two decades of top-tier standards, a new report found.