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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As anticipated, a special Legislative Session has been called by Governor Robert Bentley. The Session is set to...
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Behind closed doors, GOP insiders question Tuberville’s residency and rapid rise to power
Democratic congressional candidate to host open meeting with voters in Opelika
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Mike Kirkland in HD 23
Sidwell hosts campaign kickoff event in Daphne on Veterans Day
More dark money for Robertson in AG’s race
- Governor
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
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
- Legislature
Bill seeks to simplify felon voting rights restoration
Covington County lawmakers oppose carbon capture project
Speaker Ledbetter appoints Rep. Rick Rehm to Military Stability Commission
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
- 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
Provision in spending bill could allow Sen. Tuberville to sue for $500K
Deal to end federal government shutdown moves through Senate
Rep. Figures files bill to name post office in honor of Tuskegee Airmen
Sen. Britt introduces the Better Food Disclosure Act
Sen. Tuberville reverses on filibuster under pressure from Trump
- Education
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
- Health
AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs
Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government
ACA subsidy debate continues as Alabamians face rising insurance costs
Saraland designated as second healthy Alabama community in state
Survey: Caregivers say Medicare Advantage eases burdens and cuts costs
- Opinion
Opinion | Proposed FDIC deposit insurance increase a slippery slope
Opinion | Not just any Democrat will do
Opinion | Honoring service, sacrifice and the solemn promise we owe our veterans
Opinion | I’m about to SNAP: Tell Tommy Tuberville every family is worthy of security
Opinion | Every rebellion begins somewhere—even if it’s with a sandwich
Elections
Republican insiders say a formal challenge is expected over Tuberville’s residency and his unopposed path to the governor’s office.
Legislature
The bill aimed to simplify the convoluted process for individuals to regain their voting rights after felony convictions, a challenge for many Alabamians.
Congress
A new spending bill provision could let Sen. Tommy Tuberville sue the government for $500,000 over seized phone records.
Elections
Democratic candidate Lee McInnis announced he'll host an open meeting with voters in Opelika, encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable food items.
Opinion
I hope that Alabama’s senators recognize the threat that comes from this proposed legislation.
Opinion
The Democrats' fold on the shutdown highlights the fact that not just any Democrat can do the job that America needs.
Education
Alabama lawmakers approved a contract to expand teacher training and reading interventions to continue supporting Literacy Act goals and addressing post-pandemic learning gaps.
Congress
Alabama’s senators praised the deal while Congresswoman Terri Sewell called the agreement “an empty promise from the Republicans.”
Featured Opinion
Their courage secures our freedom, but our nation too often forgets its duty to those who bear its burdens.
Opinion
Tuberville’s comments show a disregard for our rural Black communities here in Alabama.
Featured Opinion
A small act of defiance in Washington reminds us that courage and conscience, not compliance, have always been democracy’s lifeblood.
Opinion
Alabama families have made it clear: they want a safer, more accountable digital environment for their children.
News
MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Political Reporter announces the Statewide expansion of The Voice of Alabama Politics. The Voice of Alabama Politics is a half-hour television program...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 8, 2016: State Auditor Jim Zeigler has asked that the House Judiciary Committee report at least...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Selecting the next State Superintendent of the Department of Education is playing out with Machiavellian intrigue, as an...
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By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Registering for STAARS takes more technical skills than navigating the Millennium Falcon through an asteroid field. Having some...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, August 8, 2016, Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore (R) was in Court to ask the Alabama Court...
Opinion
By Jim Carnes Imagine you’re uninsured and thinking about buying health insurance. If good coverage is available, you’d want to know if you could...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 6, marked the 51st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Presidential nominee and former Secretary...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Six years ago Americans were told if they liked their insurance plan they could keep their insurance plan....
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Auburn City Schools entered into a contract with convicted felon, Mike Hubbard, in July, giving him exclusive rights...
