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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Ainsworth won’t seek governor’s office, opening door for Tuberville and others
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell resigns to run for attorney general
Mike Elliott announces candidacy for House District 13
ABC of Alabama endorses Matt Woods in Senate District 5 special election
Secretary of State Wes Allen praises bill codifying Alabama Voter Integrity Database
- Governor
- Legislature
Read Freely celebrates legislative wins as bill to criminalize librarians dies
Final Alabama 2025 Legislative Report
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
Secretary of State Wes Allen praises bill codifying Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Lawmakers pass bill to expand police immunity in waning minutes of session
- Economy
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
- National
Experts sound alarm about proposed SNAP cuts, moving costs to states
Sen. Britt presses HHS secretary on NIH reforms, youth mental health, and Head Start
Sen. Britt hosts Army Secretary Dan Driscoll at Redstone Arsenal
Sen. Britt presses for infrastructure funding for Alabama projects
Republican SNAP cuts threaten Alabama’s economy and food security
- Education
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
Charter commission talks HBCU collaborations, hears school proposals
- 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 | Protecting the foundations of Alabama’s economy in reconciliation talks
Opinion | Alabama libraries offer a world of adventure for kids
Opinion | Why is John Wahl using an alias on sworn state documents?
Opinion | Alabama’s prisons are awful, expensive, ineffective and counterproductive
Opinion | Why the party of parents must pass the MOMS Act now
Elections
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, long seen as a top contender for governor, says he’ll prioritize his children and transition to the private sector.
Congress
The latest House Republican budget would place more work requirements on SNAP and Medicaid, cut funding, and make states pay.
Local news
Birmingham's budget for fiscal year 2025 prioritizes neighborhood revitalization, youth programming and continued safety initiatives.
Elections
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Supreme Court to replace Mitchell.
Education
Bluff Park’s Katie Collins received a Chevrolet Traverse and will advocate for education and student mental health statewide as Alabama Teacher of the Year.
Congress
Britt showcased Redstone Arsenal's capabilities to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, emphasizing its critical role in national security.
Local news
The Eufaula Parks and Recreation Department is launching a new program with Lakepoint State Park, Alabama Power, and Innovate Alabama.
Legislature
A bill that would allow for more local government control of library boards also failed to gain any traction during the session.
Opinion
Thanks to Alabama libraries, kids can explore Paris, Peru and more—all in a single day, for free.
Featured Opinion
Alabama GOP Chair John Wahl signs official filings with an alias, not his legal name, Nehemiah Ezekiel Wahl — in a state that champions...
Featured Opinion
Alabama operates one of the worst prison systems in the world — for no apparent reason, other than we just like cruelty.
Opinion
It’s time to turn our attention to maternal health, and it’s been a long time coming for the state of Alabama.
Congress
The legislation would codify shark attacks as events for which wireless emergency alerts may be transmitted.
Local news
The city of Birmingham will use these funds to purchase additional cameras and install them in high-crime areas.
Courts
The decision means the Title IX provisions currently enjoined in Alabama will remain blocked until further litigation.
Local news
No books were removed due to being obscene, sexually explicit or inappropriate for minors.
Featured Opinion
The sticker price for Alabama's mega-prison is a shocking $1.2 billion. Maybe that's how much it costs to address decades of inflicting human suffering.
Infrastructure
The Go Wide I-65 Coalition aims to rally support for the expansion plan proposed by Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth.
Economy
The participation rate among prime-age workers — those aged 25 to 54 years — increased slightly.
Congress
During the tour, Rogers engaged with industry leaders and frontline construction workers.
Congress
The construction was made possible in part by a $360 million USDA loan, which Sewell helped secure.
