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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
Mo Brooks enters Alabama House race; draws harsh rebuke from opponent
Ron Sparks is ready to go back to work for Alabama
Trump backs Alabama GOP chair for lieutenant governor’s race
- 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
House passes bill that would criminalize protesting in a mask without a doctor’s note
House passes bill authorizing optional digital driver’s licenses
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Two
House passes bill requiring App Store age verification
Alabama Senate unanimously advances measures on boards, licensing measures
- Economy
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
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
- National
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Sen. Britt reaffirms support for controversial SAVE Act
Rep. Sewell joins push to impeach DHS Secretary Noem
- Education
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
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
- Health
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
- Opinion
Opinion | Governor Ivey has sterling legacy for appointments
Opinion | Alabama high school sports are screwed after politicians got involved
Opinion | It’s time to vote on a comprehensive gaming package
Opinion | Bridging military service and education
Opinion | Alabama needs real online safety, not an ineffective government mandate
Local news
Grassroots organizations are making plans to pay respects and demonstrate against ICE, following the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
News
The bill is a direct challenge to U.S. Supreme Court precedent that explicitly prohibits the death penalty in such cases.
Legislature
Anti-masking laws have never been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court and have had mixed results in lower courts.
Legislature
The Alabama House passed a bill allowing an optional driver's license, adding a fee and a funding contingency.
Education
Gov. Kay Ivey introduced Susan Stacy and her grandson, Charlie Perkins, who utilized the CHOOSE Act to secure a faith-based education for the fourth...
News
AHSAA approved a new reclassification system for postseason playoff games, drawing criticism from Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth over competitive balance.
News
Two civilian deaths in Minneapolis raise urgent questions about constitutional limits, immigration enforcement, accountability, and whether federal power still answers to law.
Featured Opinion
The bickering among private and public schools over AHSAA rules likely would have been worked out amicably. But then the politicians got involved.
Congress
Alabama's lawmakers are backing competing health affordability plans as the U.S. Senate plans to vote again on extending ACA subsidies.
News
County ends courier service to Fairhope library after aid compliance ruling, cutting interlibrary loans for Baldwin residents outside limits city.
News
Conservative estimates suggested a comprehensive gaming package could generate roughly $750 million per year, returning lost revenue to Alabama.
News
A new law offering veterans temporary teaching certificates passed the Alabama Senate, providing a meaningful pathway to strengthen teacher recruitment efforts.
News
Lawmakers debated two competing bills aimed at protecting youth online, but only one held platforms accountable and empowered parents to set safety rules.
Featured Opinion
From the Cold War to George Wallace to Tommy Tuberville, division has won elections but repeatedly cost Alabama legitimacy, growth, and long-term strength.
Featured Opinion
As we begin this New Year of 2019, Alabama begins a new quadrennium in state government. All of our Constitutional state officeholders begin their...
News
Happy New Year from the team at the Alabama Political Reporter! We look forward to another great year of growth. New Year stories: Opinion...
Governor
The Kay Ivey Inaugural Committee announced that two-time “Entertainer of the Year” award winner Neal McCoy will headline the Gulf Coast Inaugural Celebration on...
News
On Saturday, the University of Alabama football team defeated the University of Oklahoma football team in the college football playoff semifinals to advance to...
Environment
Friday, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced that they are increasing Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) sampling surveillance efforts in northwest Alabama...
Opinion
2018 was a landmark year in many ways for Alabama and the United States. From defense funding to town halls, agriculture to Red Snapper,...
Economy
9. Who will challenge Sen. Doug Jones in 2020? It may have been only a year ago that Doug Jones won in a historic...
Featured Opinion
As we look forward to the new year, on the one hand, there is no compelling reason for exuberant optimism, but on the other,...
Environment
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) released its plans last week for spending more than $25 million — its share of...