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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Jelks blasts Britt, Tuberville over Blanche attorney general vote
Alabama AGC PAC endorses Rhett Marques’ congressional campaign
Alabama AFL-CIO endorses Sheila McNeil for Public Service Commission
Doug Jones significantly outraised Tuberville in July, per campaign finance reports
What Alabama voters need for the August 11 special primary
- Governor
Gov. Ivey welcomes Alabama students back for new school year
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to four agencies
Gov. Ivey proclaims Will Roberts Day in honor of 15-year-old cancer victim
Gov. Ivey recaps Alabama’s showing at Farnborough International Airshow
Gov. Ivey announces additional state agency appointments
- Legislature
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
- Economy
NFIB July Jobs Report: Small Business Employment Index picks back up
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should act now to avoid a repeat of Arizona’s SNAP crisis
Rep. Sewell announces employer lineup for 15th annual job fair in Selma
Huntsville music officer talks growth, community impact
Opinion | Why I oppose the proposed data center in Lowndes County
- National
Rep. Sewell marks 61st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Britt hails USDA’s $35 million for feral swine control
Sen. Britt introduces bill to strip LGBTQ+ protections from Title IX
Greg Cook fields Senate questions on Alabama federal judgeship nomination
Sen. Britt backs Todd Blanche as attorney general nomination advances
- Education
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Yearbys
Alabama Arise joins national campaign to support public schools
Birmingham City Council approves $45 million for career center, schools and student programs
Birmingham proposes $45 million investment in student careers
Alabama launches new “Alabama Career Pathways” initiative to strengthen workforce pipeline
- Health
VA launches national psilocybin therapy trial with Birmingham, Tuscaloosa sites
UA System expands nursing programs amid Alabama shortage
UAB awards grants to study atherosclerosis advancement and MYC-driven cancers
ACLU report exposes Alabama maternal health care crisis
Report urges further transparency for Alabama crisis pregnancy centers
- Opinion
Party politics
After years of party infighting, the Senate minority leader vowed listening tours across all 67 counties before a pivotal election.
This Matters with Bill Britt
The Burr-Hamilton clash showed how humiliation and revenge could turn public rivalry into private ruin, leaving a republic with nothing gained.
Featured Opinion
After 16 years of dominance, Alabama Republicans increasingly face their greatest governing obstacle from forces operating within their own party.
Local news
Jackson Hospital, BCBS Alabama announced an agreement more than a month ago, but it still hasn't been signed, delaying progress on saving the hospital.
Featured Opinion
With the best policies and plenty of momentum already in place, Alabama Democrats now have solid leadership to move the party forward.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Governor
The governor urged students to embrace new opportunities while thanking teachers, administrators and parents for supporting the year ahead.
Education
The Opelika parents said education savings accounts helped three children thrive at The Rock Academy after other options fell short.
Party politics
The state GOP earned the RNC program’s top designation after meeting benchmarks in fundraising, communications, data and grassroots organizing.
Legislature
The Joint Contract Review Committee held ADOC contracts, questioning millions spent on prison litigation and calling for greater focus on reforms and settlements.
News
The nonprofit has placed attorneys in 10 rural counties and plans to expand its recruiting pipeline statewide.
Opinion
A Gallup survey and a roadside gesture suggested everyday decency endured, even as technology made strangers easier to avoid.
Elections
A new poll shows Doug Jones has cut Tommy Tuberville's lead by more than half. So you're telling me there's a chance?
Featured Opinion
Democratic socialism challenges capitalism, but America must answer its appeal without confusing fellow citizens with enemies or ignoring economic failures.
Economy
A federal funding shift and tighter rules could turn paperwork problems into empty cupboards for hundreds of thousands of Alabamians.
Featured Opinion
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