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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama joins 20 other states, urging SCOTUS to review appellate voting law decision
River Region Veterans Coalition to host candidate forum for 2026 general election
Democrats launch national coalition for congressional ethics, judicial reform
Tabitha Isner announces run for State Senate District 26
Alabama House advances party registration bill
- Governor
Gov. Ivey encourages veteran hiring through the HIRE VETS Medallion Program
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
- Legislature
Opinion | Family planning and contraception is still common ground
House Republicans push closed primaries forward
Senate Democrats delay “Gulf of America” bill
Alabama Senate Republicans continue to stonewall Dem legislation with partisan calendar
House committee passes bill ensuring athletics eligibility for CHOOSE Act students
- Economy
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
- National
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Sen. Britt signs onto “National Women in Agriculture Day” resolution
Sen. Britt backs bill halting congressional pay during government shutdowns
Democrats launch national coalition for congressional ethics, judicial reform
Rep. Sewell introduces the Maternal Vaccination Act
- Education
UA students sue university over suspended student publications
March 31 deadline for CHOOSE Act applications approaches
Alabama nonprofit becomes state’s first J-1 exchange visa sponsor
House committee advances Ten Commandments display bill
ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting
- Health
Dakarai Larriett speaks out against CAW firings, removal of fluoride from water supply
Bill to raise EMS reimbursement rates advances to House vote
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
- Opinion
Opinion | We must follow in Christ’s footsteps and protect the vulnerable, including seniors
Opinion | Family planning and contraception is still common ground
Opinion | Why I will stand at No Kings 3—and why it matters
Opinion | Walker County has a chance to get rid of a bad sheriff. They might not
Opinion | Thinking for yourself in an age of propaganda
Courts
Plaintiffs argued administrators committed unlawful viewpoint discrimination by shuttering and defunding two campus magazines last December.
Legislature
When it comes to contraception, nearly everyone is on the same side.
News
Illegal and unregulated betting is expanding across Alabama, exposing consumers to risk while lawmakers delay action and forfeit millions in potential revenue.
Courts
Alabama joined a multistate effort last week, asking the Supreme Court to restore state authority over election laws in the mail-in ballot dating requirement.
Opinion
It's disheartening to me to see how often a worthy healthcare program like Medicare Advantage ends up in line for cuts.
Infrastructure
State
Lash's Seafood quickly became a favorite among Joe Wheeler State Park visitors last year by offering fresh dishes and personalized, hometown hospitality.
Education
The governor urged eligible Alabama families to apply for or renew educational funding through the state's school choice program by March 31.
News
The suggestion comes on the heels of similar action taken in Georgia.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt warns that one-party dominance weakens accountability and rewards conformity in the latest episode of “This Matters.”
Featured Opinion
A defense of constitutional principles, civic responsibility, and why peaceful protest remains essential to preserving liberty in a self-governing republic.
Featured Opinion
Nick Smith has presided over a crime-riddled sheriff's department in Walker County. The people there might re-elect him anyway.
Opinion
Thinking for yourself is not an easy thing to do. It is usually lonely and labor-intensive.
Opinion
Things that once took time to digest can now be consumed in seconds.
Opinion
As an EV owner, I see those savings every month—and they only grow when gas prices spike.
Legislature
Rep. Chris England said the bondsmen's argument was a red herring and that they really oppose the bill because it hurts their business.
Legislature
The bill passed the House unanimously and will now go to the governor's desk.
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers advanced ideological and costly bills in week three, including police immunity, prescription fees, immigration enforcement, and more.
Congress
"This administration is hellbent on destroying our progress," Sewell said.
Opinion
After the scene Friday in the Oval Office with Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky, it's clear that Trump was right all along.
Party politics
Under Wahl’s leadership, the Alabama Republican Party has maintained dominance in state elections.
Elections
House District 11 encompasses parts of Cullman and Blount Counties.
Opinion
Main Street businesses should focus on running their operations, not training workers from the ground up.