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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | Tuberville’s support looks strong—until you read the poll
Sen. Will Barfoot announces reelection campaign
League of Women Voters panel examines voting rights in the Deep South
Kristin Nelson wins GOP runoff, secures nomination for House District 38 seat
FARM PAC endorses Rep. Rex Reynolds for House District 21
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
Governor urges Alabama Public Television to pause PBS split
Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message
Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
- Legislature
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
Wes Allen backs bill to protect voter data and lower the cost of Alabama’s voter list
Bill filed to allow abortion after rape, incest—and require vasectomies
- Economy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
- National
Rep. Sewell to discuss federal cuts in Wilcox County
Congress moves to limit lawmakers’ stock trading over ethics concerns
Sen. Britt addresses Epstein files, upcoming changes to SNAP
Sen. Britt calls for Alabama native’s return as Trump admin weighs prisoner swap
Rep. Sewell secures $3.2M for four local projects in Alabama’s Black Belt
- Education
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
- Health
Report ranks Alabama among worst states for maternal, infant health
Suit filed against med spa that allegedly provided unapproved drugs
Rural Hospital Investment Program approves hospital applications
AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs
Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government
- Opinion
Elections
Cygnal’s new poll claims Tuberville holds a commanding lead, but the unweighted data reveals weaker support and partisan-driven assumptions.
Legislature
The law would allow individuals to petition courts for adoption if he or she is a de facto parent and the custodial parent consents.
Local news
Despite objections over pollution, energy and water usage, the council voted to rezone 670 acres for the $14 billion center.
Elections
Southern attorneys and advocates highlighted ongoing legal debates surrounding voting rights, emphasizing the historical and contemporary challenges to enfranchisement.
Elections
Barfoot will seek reelection in 2026 as redistricting litigation alters District 25’s boundaries and creates uncertainty ahead of the primary.
Congress
Congress is considering banning stock trades by members as scrutiny grows over investments.
Legislature
The new map will correct racial gerrymandering that deprived Black voters in Montgomery their full voting power.
Congress
A new federal healthcare plan will need to “drive down costs and still have, obviously, the accessibility,” Britt said.
Opinion
We must engage in new and innovative medical research to unlock answers that remain hidden.
Featured Opinion
Alabama created the nation’s first public TV network, yet political fear and extremist pressure now threaten APT’s future and its PBS partnership.
Featured Opinion
The Epstein files might be a distraction, but they're a distraction from the awful reality Trump has created for 90 percent of the country.
Featured Opinion
Read the unfiltered emails between Epstein and his associates. Consider the actions of Trump. Block out the rhetoric. Then make up your own mind.
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) announced Thursday that former Jefferson County District Attorney Charles Todd Henderson (D)...
Featured Opinion
Two bills designed to dramatically alter current ethics laws were approved by the House Ethics Committee last week. As introduced in the House, HB387,...
News
By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter While the Legislature is expected to adjourn within the next few weeks, several gun bills are still in...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, the Alabama State Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee voted to reject legislation that would have...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Three Etowah County Sheriff’s deputies were awarded the 2018 Alabama Legislative Medal of Honor for Law Enforcement on...
Elections
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Mid-Alabama Republican Club held a forum Saturday for Republican lieutenant governor candidates in Vestavia Hills. State Rep. Will...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama U.S. Rep. Martha Roby applauded Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Friday for the Department of Justice’s actions...
News
By U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne Anyone who has followed Congress over the last twenty years knows that things have been pretty dysfunctional. While I...
News
By U.S. Rep. Martha Roby According to the recently released federal statistics, Alabama’s Second District has the thirteenth largest population of military retirees in...
