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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 proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
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
- Legislature
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eleven
Bill mandating default filters for minors’ phones heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill allowing Farmers Federation to offer health plans goes to governor
Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder heads to Senate floor
Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board
- Economy
Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth
Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
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
- National
Court blocks attempt to impose extra regulations on midwives, birth centers
Rep. Sewell introduces the Retirement Savings for Americans Act
Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students
Sen. Britt leads legislation to prevent federal overreach into state-regulated insurance
Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products
- Education
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
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
- 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
Education
During Trump’s hour-long speech, he claimed the 2020 election was rigged, aired various grievances, and repeatedly praised Alabama’s football team.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's embrace of Trump on Thursday was the perfect microcosm for the state known for its self-harm tendencies.
Legislature
The requirement will be placed on all devices manufactured after June 1 if signed into law.
Legislature
The legislation faced criticism over lack of oversight and protections for pre-existing conditions.
Economy
The new initiative will offer sustainable funding for jobs, rural revitalization, and site readiness.
Legislature
Legislature
SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance.
Congress
The new legislation creates portable, tax-advantaged accounts with federal contributions for eligible workers.
Congress
The grant's unexpected elimination will prohibit the school system from hiring essential mental health personnel.
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.
Opinion
It's the specter of consequence, the looming presence of “be quiet or else” where the chilling effect is real.
Featured Opinion
Under the guise of reform, SB330 hands power over Birmingham’s water to white suburbs and silences ratepayer voices.
News
Staff Report Newt Gingrich’s campaign is rapidly imploding, and Ron Paul has now taken the lead in Iowa. He’s at 23% to 20% for...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the 2010 election, Stan Cooke ran an insurgent Republican primary campaign against 6th Congressional incumbent Congressman Spencer...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House member Jim Patterson (R) from Meridianville is calling for an outside audit of Retirement Systems of...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to a report released by The Road Information Program (TRIP), a Washington, D.C., based national transportation research...
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Staff Report Established in 1992, the Alabama Forever Wild Trust Fund has been considered by many to be one the most successful and popular...
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Staff Report Despite fears of overcrowded jails and extended court sessions, Marshall County judges say they are seeing “virtually no effects” from Alabama’s new...
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Staff Report Jim McClendon knows it’s dangerous to text while driving. He’s done it himself. “Just about everybody’s done it, even if it’s something...
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Staff Report BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — Birmingham needs to shut down its failing schools, fire bad teachers and principals and demand a world-class school district,...
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Staff Report Gov. Robert Bentley has awarded $684,300 in grant money to combat illegal drugs and drug-related crime in 10 counties, primarily in west...
