Infrastructure
Tuesday, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee advanced a bipartisan highway bill that included a provision that is similar to one first written...
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
Exclusive: Tuberville risks backlash if he leaves Senate, new poll shows
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
- Governor
Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
Gov. Ivey shares message for the 74th National Day of Prayer
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
- Legislature
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eleven
Bill mandating default filters for minors’ phones heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill allowing Farmers Federation to offer health plans goes to governor
Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder heads to Senate floor
Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board
- Economy
- National
Court blocks attempt to impose extra regulations on midwives, birth centers
Rep. Sewell introduces the Retirement Savings for Americans Act
Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students
Sen. Britt leads legislation to prevent federal overreach into state-regulated insurance
Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products
- Education
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
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
- Health
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
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
Education
During Trump’s hour-long speech, he claimed the 2020 election was rigged, aired various grievances, and repeatedly praised Alabama’s football team.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's embrace of Trump on Thursday was the perfect microcosm for the state known for its self-harm tendencies.
Legislature
The requirement will be placed on all devices manufactured after June 1 if signed into law.
Legislature
The legislation faced criticism over lack of oversight and protections for pre-existing conditions.
Opinion
It would take almost 45 years for the final objective of World War II to be accomplished.
Legislature
Congress
The new legislation creates portable, tax-advantaged accounts with federal contributions for eligible workers.
Congress
The grant's unexpected elimination will prohibit the school system from hiring essential mental health personnel.
Congress
Britt reintroduced the Insurance Data Protection Act to strip FIO’s subpoena power, bolster state regulation, and safeguard consumers’ insurance data.
Featured Opinion
Lawmakers invoke Christ but pass laws that punish, exclude, and silence. They should carry His cross — not wield it.
Featured Opinion
Despite all the evidence that it doesn't work, Alabama continues to choose cruelty and meanness as its primary corrections system.
Opinion
It's the specter of consequence, the looming presence of “be quiet or else” where the chilling effect is real.
Featured Opinion
Under the guise of reform, SB330 hands power over Birmingham’s water to white suburbs and silences ratepayer voices.
Governor
On Monday, the Alabama Department of Transportation launched its own “Mythbusters” campaign to counter the efforts of the tens of thousands of community activists...
Elections
The Alabama Forestry Association endorsed State House candidate Van Smith, R-42, on Tuesday. “We believe that Van Smith is the best candidate to represent...
Infrastructure
On Wednesday, July 24, the Economic Development Association of Alabama, Alabama Department of Corrections and Alabama Department of Pardons and Paroles hosted an Alternative...
Elections
The two candidates competing in the upcoming Republican primary runoff election for the House District 74 seat will join with the Alabama Democratic Party’s...
National
Tuesday, President Donald Trump won a major courtroom victory when a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Democratic National Committee related to alleged...
Opinion
Governor Hunt once told me, “John, before anyone runs for office or becomes a journalist, they would be well-served to have met a payroll...
Featured Opinion
Gov. Kay Ivey’s first legislative session of the quadrennium was very successful. Her prowess at getting things accomplished with this Legislature has been remarkable....
Featured Opinion
In an age of hyper-partisan politics, a wide swath of the population feels disenfranchised. Because of straight-ticket voting in Alabama, some 40 percent of...
Economy
Regions Bank recently announced that the Fortune 500 company has joined a list of corporations and universities that pledge to promote diversity and inclusion...
