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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter A few themes running through the news threads at The Alabama Political Reporter this week underscore one stark...
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- Elections
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Wes Allen for lieutenant governor
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
- Governor
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
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
- Legislature
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
Rep. Barnes files bill to make disrupting worship services a felony
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Three
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median price soar in 2025 report
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
- National
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Rep. Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
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
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
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
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
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
Featured Opinion
There seem to be many within the Republican Party who are fed up with the good ol’ boy system. People don’t like cheaters.
Education
Eric Mackey cited rising literacy rates while requesting increased funding to support struggling readers past third grade
Environment
The Center for Biological Diversity and the Alabama Ornithological Society say the proposal would threaten 19 federally protected species and the Conecuh's longleaf pine...
Congress
Senate candidate Craig Jelks demanded full financial transparency and zero stock trading from Alabama's senators following recent late disclosures.
Opinion
Charles I's 1626 coronation, delayed by debt and plague, alienated his subjects and inadvertently shaped the political and religious future of American colonies.
Congress
High school students in Alabama's 7th Congressional District are invited to submit artwork reflecting the theme, "Reflecting on Alabama's 7th: Where History is Made."
News
Their contributions helped Alabama State Parks attract millions of people every year and enriched the lives of Alabamians throughout the state.
News
Known for groundbreaking work on "American Gods" and "MAD TV," Jones will headline the celebration honoring the university’s rich history and vision.
Featured Opinion
From Springsteen to Lamar, protest songs expose when legality shields injustice and force moral reckonings politics tries to delay.
News
Running for House District 16, Christian Martin would be one of the youngest state lawmakers in Alabama history if elected.
News
Community leader Antoinette King strongly opposed HB 72, arguing the legislation risked criminalizing parents and unfairly targeted families needing support, not state intervention.
Featured Opinion
America was built by brave men and women who didn't cower and give up their rights out of fear. Only cowards would do that.
Featured Opinion
Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems.
News
Ivey became the first woman elected governor in her own right, achieving a spectacular legacy through numerous, high-profile cabinet and judicial appointments.
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Well folks, the field is set for the sprint to fill the open US Senate seat of Jeff...
Opinion
By Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D., FACS; John V. Marymont, M.D., MBA; and Richard M. Myers, Ph.D. Medical research means hope for millions of Americans...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 23, 2017, US Senator Luther Strange (R-Alabama) announced that he was co-sponsoring the Veteran Overmedication Prevention...
News
Contributed by Beth Marietta Lyons Lyons Law Firm The Legislature completed its 2017 Regular Session on Friday evening May 19, 2017. Unless the Governor...
Featured Opinion
By Sam McLure Alabama Political Reporter “One who is greedy stirs up strife . . .” Solomon “The World is One Big...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, May 18, 2017 Conservation Alabama announced in their newsletter that they had successfully blocked legislation that would...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, May 23, 2017 President Donald J. Trump (R) released details of his first budget. U.S. Representatives Martha...
News
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Two high-profile pieces of Legislation that were passed and enrolled late last week are still undergoing...
News
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — In response to questions from the Alabama Political Reporter, Gov. Kay Ivey’s office said Monday that her 2015...