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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
Exclusive: Tuberville risks backlash if he leaves Senate, new poll shows
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
- Governor
Gov. Ivey shares message for the 74th National Day of Prayer
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
- Legislature
Committee advances bill to expand school vaccine exemptions
Senate Democrats block sex ed bill with late-night filibuster
Senate Judiciary Committee approves Laken Riley Act
Senate Education committee approves “Don’t Say Gay” bill
Senate Judiciary Committee passes law enforcement immunity bill despite objections
- Economy
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
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
- National
Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products
Sen. Britt introduces bill to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable
Court challenges Alabama statute barring sex offenders from living with their children
Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
- Education
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
- Health
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
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
Opinion | When government becomes a religion, justice is replaced by control
Opinion | Why does Alabama choose cruelty?
Opinion | UA administration’s threat loud and clear for Trump speech protesters
Opinion | SB330 is political overreach disguised as reform
The law is clear: Eventually, Tommy Tuberville will have to prove where he lives
Legislature
The House Health Committee approved SB87 to let parents opt children out of school vaccines with a simple note, despite health warnings.
Legislature
The bill that would require Alabama public schools to teach abstinence-based sex education is likely dead.
Featured Opinion
Lawmakers invoke Christ but pass laws that punish, exclude, and silence. They should carry His cross — not wield it.
Featured Opinion
Despite all the evidence that it doesn't work, Alabama continues to choose cruelty and meanness as its primary corrections system.
Legislature
The bill would allow state and local law enforcement to enter voluntary agreements with the federal government to enforce immigration laws.
Education
UA College Democrats and allies, including Beto O’Rourke and Doug Jones, will rally at Snow Hinton Park today to protest President Trump’s commencement appearance.
Education
Alabama First Class Pre-K currently serves more than 24,000 children across all 67 counties in the state.
Governor
Ivey signed a proclamation proclaiming May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer in the state of Alabama.
Featured Opinion
Under the guise of reform, SB330 hands power over Birmingham’s water to white suburbs and silences ratepayer voices.
Opinion
Alabama has a process for determining residency issues. Should he run for governor, Tuberville will go through it. And it won't be kind.
Featured Opinion
The phony debate over approving ready-to-drink cocktail sales is an example of government bureaucracy that doesn't get enough hate.
Legislature
SB330 is an example of government overreach. It consolidates power over one of Birmingham's most important utilities.
Economy
Recent reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the Alabama labor market remains tight, even as unemployment ticked up.
News
This small group has made a big accomplishment in conquering the Birmingham DRC program and getting their lives on track.
Economy
The site is ultimately expected to be home to about 800,000 square feet of commercial space for a biomedical innovation corridor.
Local news
The agreement will give MPD officers a 60-percent tuition reduction and family members a 50-percent reduction.
Local news
The training will focus on parents' strengths when engaging in their children's education.
Local news
Jim Graboys, a 33-year police veteran, said he plans to use every resource available to fight crime as Montgomery's new interim chief.
Local news
The city will receive over $3.5 million to bolster housing availability by reviewing land use policies and updating infrastructure.
Featured Opinion
Tuberville spends his entire opinion piece obfuscating one simple truth: only the richest 0.1 percent have to pay estate taxes.
Governor
Using American Rescue Plan funds, the new grant should make it cheaper to build last-mile connections in 25 counties.
