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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Manufacture Alabama endorses Caroleene Dobson for secretary of state
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Jerry Carl for Congress
Manufacture Alabama endorses Treasurer Young Boozer for reelection
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses newcomers for election to Alabama legislature
P&CMA endorses House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter for reelection
- Governor
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
- Legislature
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
- Economy
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
- National
Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal
Reps. Aderholt, Moore condemn FDA approval of generic abortion medication
Senate committee holds NRC nomination hearing for Southern Power executive Ho Nieh
US Sen. Britt issues statement on second anniversary of October 7
Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension
- Education
Alabama High School Athletic Association comms director to retire
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
Troy University donors gift over $500K on Giving Day 2025
Alabama-based nonprofit SAIL reports learning program helps students thrive
Troy University’s annual Giving Day set for Tuesday, October 7
- Health
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire
- Opinion
State
The board approved new rules for consumable THC and hemp products, revising initial proposals to ease burdens on retailers after public comment.
Elections
The association noted her understanding of the economic issues facing Alabama's manufacturing sector.
Education
Ron Ingram, an award-winning sportswriter, served as communications director for 18 years.
Opinion
My message is simple and urgent: talk with your doctor now about a personal plan to get through flu, COVID-19, and RSV season safely.
News
The new school will prepare students for healthcare careers, set to open in 2026 and serve rural Alabama.
News
EV owners showcased various models, from SUVs to trucks, as experts busted common myths and discussed the benefits of electric driving.
Featured Opinion
Those who undermine democracy while claiming to protect it are no different in spirit from the authoritarians Machado has spent her life opposing.
Public safety
Following a weekend mass shooting, Reed said his conversation with Ivey was productive and he welcomes any assistance with fighting crime.
Opinion
Our rural communities are resilient, but we should not be forced to compete with unregulated markets that play by different rules.
Opinion
Military veterans deserve more than simple words of gratitude—they deserve timely, effective care, especially when it comes to mental health.
Opinion
We risk returning to an era where a handful of executives determine who has access to the nation’s economic arteries.
Opinion
Protecting Alabama’s pharmacies means protecting Alabama’s patients.
Featured Opinion
The sticker price for Alabama's mega-prison is a shocking $1.2 billion. Maybe that's how much it costs to address decades of inflicting human suffering.
Infrastructure
The Go Wide I-65 Coalition aims to rally support for the expansion plan proposed by Alabama Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth.
Economy
The participation rate among prime-age workers — those aged 25 to 54 years — increased slightly.
Congress
During the tour, Rogers engaged with industry leaders and frontline construction workers.
Congress
The construction was made possible in part by a $360 million USDA loan, which Sewell helped secure.
Infrastructure
These grants are part of ALDOT’s Alabama Airport Improvement Funding Program.
National
This groundbreaking event will bring together supporters of reproductive health, rights, and justice.
Public safety
Ryan Phillips pleaded guilty to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights under color of law.
Local news
Robert Winston Burgett, 64, of Hueytown, has been charged with three counts of wire fraud.
