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This year’s theme for National Work Zone Awareness Week is “Respect the zone so we all get home.”
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
Clint Hollingsworth announces candidacy for House District 12
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
- Governor
Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise public safety legislation signed by Governor Ivey
Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville
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
- Legislature
Senate passes portmanteau bill making major restrictions on CBD products
Alabama House sends bill to reshape Archives board to Ivey’s desk
Senate passes bill to restructure Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Alabama bill criminalizes genetic theft, protects DNA privacy rights
Gov. Ivey signs “Lulu’s Law” to create shark alert system for Alabama beaches
- Economy
Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth
Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
- National
- Education
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
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
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
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
- Opinion
Opinion | The SAVE Act doesn’t save voting rights
Opinion | HB202 is Alabama’s chance to lead the nation on backing the blue
Opinion | Remembering George McMillan
Opinion | Reduced port traffic, disrupted supply chain means economic troubles ahead
Opinion | Don’t punish responsible retailers: Keep vape products in convenience stores
Legislature
Smokable hemp and CBD products including flower buds and vapes will soon be banned in Alabama.
State
Numerous people looking to sign up for public comment were surprised to have their requests denied.
Elections
Baseless attacks on Heath Allbright betray conservative values and local decency.
Courts
A federal lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Alabama claims Chambers County and Valley officials weaponized law enforcement to silence protestors.
Opinion
The SAVE Act would prevent millions of Americans from voting, particularly in the Deep South.
Congress
Legislature
House Bill 346 would remove the 100-hour annual volunteer service requirement for retired physicians.
Infrastructure
Ed Austin, ALDOT chief engineer, called the development a major milestone.
Elections
House District 12 represents portions of Cullman County and was previously held by Rep. Corey Harbison.
Opinion
It’s time we show them we’ve got their backs — because they have yours.
Opinion
I never heard anyone say, “I do not like George McMillan.”
Featured Opinion
Empty American ports and a disrupted American supply chain spell economic trouble ahead for all Americans.
Opinion
Blanket bans on vape products in convenience stores would spur smoke shop growth, undermine youth protection and jeopardize local economies.
Governor
The Community Pharmacy Relief Act was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 15, 2025.
Featured Opinion
The CHOOSE Act chips away at both public education and the wall between church and state.
Congress
The new legislation aims to increase access to housing support for disabled veterans in Alabama and across the country.
Legislature
Alabama’s proposed Right to Repair bill would allow consumers and technicians to fix electronics independently and affordably.
Featured Opinion
No, America isn't nazi-Germany. But the similarities of some actions, and the vilification of some people, are hard to miss and scary.
Courts
The suit challenges the “6-1” election system used to select commissioners in Madison County.
Congress
Sewell will be joined by the former Social Security commissioner under President Joe Biden, Governor Martin O’Malley.
State
Donohoo Chevrolet, in collaboration with Drive Electric Alabama and the Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, offered free EV test drives.
Congress
The bill would allow property owners and utility and telecom providers to report payments data to credit reporting agencies.
