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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Runoff tests conservative credentials in Alabama House District 38 race
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Katherine Robertson for attorney general
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
- 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
Sewell: After Dems’ fold, Alabamians face “dire” insurance premiums increases
“Billionaires Eat First” campaign kicks off in Montgomery
Rep. Sewell releases statement on Senate spending bill
Provision in spending bill could allow Sen. Tuberville to sue for $500K
Deal to end federal government shutdown moves through Senate
- Education
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
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
- Health
Suit filed against med spa that allegedly provided unapproved drugs
Rural Hospital Investment Program approves hospital applications
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
- Opinion
Congress
Angry with her colleagues, Sewell said the only hope for people at this point is for Republicans to defy Trump to restore ACA subsidies.
News
Alabama DHR restored full November SNAP benefits after shutdown-related cuts, assuring recipients' payments would arrive on regular schedules.
Courts
Hyundai called the allegations in the lawsuit filed by Jobs to Move America “baseless” in a Thursday statement.
Featured Opinion
Read the unfiltered emails between Epstein and his associates. Consider the actions of Trump. Block out the rhetoric. Then make up your own mind.
National
Activists launched a campaign highlighting SNAP cuts, arguing Republicans prioritized tax breaks for billionaires over food assistance.
Featured Opinion
Once Trump is buried by the Epstein files, is there any chance we might go back to normal in this country?
Health
The board approved applications from 50 rural hospitals, establishing a program for tax credit contributions modeled after Georgia's successful initiative.
Municipal elections
After a reelection victory, Woodfin reflected on eight years of service and the challenges ahead for Birmingham.
Opinion
Make a point of visiting your neighborhood shops. Look for handmade or locally sourced gifts, and enjoy a meal at a family-owned restaurant.
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.
Featured Opinion
Their courage secures our freedom, but our nation too often forgets its duty to those who bear its burdens.
Economy
North Alabama Area Labor Council president Jacob Morrison argues it’s unlikely a McKinsey-developed economic strategic plan will help working-class Alabamians.
National
Some of Alabama's most prominent GOP leaders were among those who expressed their support.
News
The Catalyst plan replaces the Accelerate Alabama framework.
Opinion
Every day, I see how unnecessary delays in treatment caused by cumbersome prior authorization barriers affect my patients.
Education
The majority of the rules are lifted straight from the legislation, with much of the new language being technical details.
Local news
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed a $16 million plan to attract more candidates to work within the Birmingham Police Department.
Featured Opinion
There's only one group that's routinely trying to deter people from voting.
Elections
Stand Up Mobile urged Allen to change course and focus on expanding voter participation instead of limiting it.
Education
With Alabama boasting the largest number of HBCUs in the nation, these institutions contribute significantly to the state’s economy.
