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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
SPLC Action Fund endorses Alabama sheriff candidates
Opinion | After sixteen years, it’s time to look in the mirror
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Manufacture Alabama announces additional endorsements ahead of general election
Opinion | If our military makes time to vote, we should make sure they can
- Governor
Alabama awards $1 million grant for Lockheed Martin’s Troy expansion
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
- National
- Education
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
- Health
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
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
- Opinion
Elections
Primary ballot shifts in four major counties give Alabama Republicans reason to examine their record and Democrats an opportunity to compete.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Margaret Chase Smith challenged her own party when silence was safer, showing why courage matters in leadership and public life.
Public safety
An ACLU analysis found opposition at hearings sharply reduced release chances, while Alabama still barred applicants from speaking for themselves.
Courts
Alabama justices heard arguments on whether SB1’s disability-assistance exemption protects people helping voters with absentee ballots from prosecution under the law's payment restrictions.
Congress
The money targets lead line removal, drainage fixes and sewer upgrades as Samson works to meet state environmental standards.
State
Alabama Trucking’s leader will bring a state-level focus on advocacy, safety and workforce issues to the national trade group December 1.
Congress
The pro-democracy group cited her backing of voting rights and anti-corruption bills, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Opinion
Congress has set December 11 as the date when most hemp products will lose their legal standing under federal law.
Municipal elections
A special election for a city council seat in Montgomery was decided by just 13 votes on Tuesday.
Health
The designation allows federal waivers giving Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP providers flexibility to ensure uninterrupted service as storm recovery continues.
Elections
If our military is willing to make time for voting, our election systems should be ready when they do.
Opinion
A Cornell allegation raises a deeper question about whether ambition and achievement have crowded out basic decency.
Elections
The primary election in May left a lot of Republicans in an uneasy state of mind.
Elections
Candidates deserve protection from unsupported accusations. Voters deserve confidence that constitutional qualifications have been met.
Elections
Supporters believe each party should choose its own candidates while opponents argue the bill disenfranchises voters.
Economy
The Alabama Senate Transportation and Energy Committee advanced bills including a one-year moratorium on large-scale solar projects on Wednesday.
Education
Lawmakers warned that reserves are declining as revenue growth remains steady while debating education initiatives and rising costs.
Education
“Bills like this don’t create jobs. They don’t raise wages. And they don’t make our state more competitive,” one speaker said.
Legislature
Proponents shared stories of corruption and deplorable conditions Wednesday during a hearing on a bill to establish an independent office to monitor Alabama prisons.
Prisons
State leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate inmate-created artwork and new legislative efforts designed to streamline workforce reentry for formerly incarcerated Alabamians.
Economy
Lockheed Martin signed an incentive agreement with Alabama to invest $150 million and create new jobs at its Pike County facility.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation Wednesday requiring commercial drivers to prove federal work authorization and English proficiency to enhance Alabama highway safety.
Opinion
Everything on earth will rust or rot, and that’s what will happen to most of the stuff you covet today.