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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
TRUK PAC endorses Derek Chen for Alabama State Auditor
Wes Allen encourages Alabamians to serve as poll workers for primary election
Analysis | How a Tuberville residency challenge would unfold in party, Legislature
Local educator Craig Jelks officially launches independent bid for US Senate
Opinion | There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd
- Governor
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
- Legislature
Lawmakers claim citizen concerns over ICE bill are fear-mongering
House committee advances bill targetting false identification, refusal to comply
Bill creates veteran teaching pathway amid statewide teacher shortage
Alabama House committee OKs bill to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping
GOP SNAP bill could cost Alabama millions, require 800 new staff, commissioner says
- Economy
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
- National
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Sen. Britt requests DOT funding to complete I-10 Mobile bridge project
Sen. Britt secures $50.7M for Alabama in FY26 spending package
Sen. Britt applauds Alabamians appointed to USDA FSA State Committee
Sen. Britt leads bipartisan letter to CDC urging action on rise in youth sports gambling
- Education
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Alabama State receives Carnegie community engagement classification
- Health
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Alabama Senate committee advances prostate cancer screening legislation
New national report shows opioid prescriptions continue to fall in Alabama
Board of Medical Examiners accepting applications for Medical Cannabis Certification Permits
- Opinion
Opinion | Collaboration that empowers job creators
Opinion | A legislative agenda we should all support
Opinion | Andrew Sorrell, campaign cash, and the quiet shutdown of Stable Revolution
Opinion | There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Legislature
The Department of Human Resources commissioner told senators they were “going to be astounded at the cost” of SB61.
Legislature
During a contentious public hearing, state lawmakers dismissed testimony from citizens, asserting their concerns about the new immigration bill were financially motivated fear.
Legislature
The new legislation advanced by the committee expanded the state's false-name statute and created a misdemeanor for knowingly withholding identifying information.
Legislature
The Senate Education Policy Committee advanced a bill that would create a new temporary teacher certificate for military veterans
Environment
The bill mandates that entities dredging millions of cubic yards must beneficially use 70 percent of the material, promoting marsh creation.
Elections
TRUK PAC, the political arm of the Alabama Trucking Association, announced its endorsement of Derek Chen.
Governor
Governor Ivey awarded $2.26 million to nine nonprofit centers that provide professional care for children who have suffered various forms of abuse across the...
Elections
Secretary of State Wes Allen encouraged citizens to serve as poll workers for the upcoming primary and announced a new program to recruit veterans.
News
ALDOT personnel monitored forecasts and coordinated preparation efforts for the expected high impact winter weather event across the northern half of the state.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey awarded more than $40 million to local governments for 25 road and bridge projects, continuing the Rebuild Alabama effort.
Featured Opinion
Sometimes, a good idea is just a good idea, no matter who proposes it.
Featured Opinion
How the state auditor’s consulting firm, PAC finances, disclosure failures, and dissolution expose loopholes rewarding legal compliance while undermining trust.
Elections
Will Boyd was offered an opportunity to build a coalition of support and stop the endless cycle of losing elections. He should take it.
Health
A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working. Rural communities keep health care alive.
Congress
Conservative activist says Democrats and major banks are undermining Trump’s crypto agenda.
Congress
New Democrat Coalition leaders urged House Republicans to support a clean extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits amid the ongoing healthcare crisis.
Elections
Manufacture Alabama announced endorsements for incumbents identified as strong advocates for the state's industrial sector ahead of the 2026 election cycle.
Elections
ALGOP Chairman John Wahl said the massive early turnout reflected the party's strength and enthusiasm, calling it a critical milestone for 2026 campaigns.
Governor
Ahead of her final address, Ivey cited "serious momentum," highlighting a recent $6 billion manufacturing investment that will bolster Alabama’s future.
News
The grassroots group denounced the administration’s “wildly illegal, immoral and irresponsible” January 3 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
State
State leaders will launch a new Career Center at Athens State University, providing North Alabama jobseekers and employers a full range of services.
Legislature
The organization is defending voting rights and the First Amendment while calling for criminal legal reform and reproductive justice.
Elections
December finance reports show Mitchell outraised rivals, Robertson led PAC donations and Casey raised comparatively little in the Alabama attorney general race.