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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Allen asks for redistricting case’s appeal back to SCOTUS
Chad Chig Martin’s final campaign centers around uniting Alabama
Wes Allen touts first fundraising report for lieutenant governor campaign
Pamela Casey’s AG campaign leads with statewide donations
Kristin Nelson launches campaign for House District 38
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints David Reed as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
Gov. Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as Public Service Commission president
Sen. Tuberville centers Trump in his gubernatorial campaign
Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
- Legislature
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
New Alabama vape law bans flavored e-cigarettes in stores
Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength
A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare
Alabama passes 12-bill package to strengthen military support, jobs, bases
- Economy
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
- National
Allen asks for redistricting case’s appeal back to SCOTUS
Rep. Sewell calls on U.S. labor secretary to save Job Corps
Sen. Britt discusses budget proposal with commerce secretary
Reconciliation bill threatens rural health care in the state
Sen. Britt questions Linda McMahon on HBCUs, charter schools, literacy rates
- Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Would Alabama GOP reject Bruce Pearl over donations or his Jewish advocacy?
More taxpayer money for lawyers as medical cannabis debacle rolls on
Opinion | Confronting the escalating threat of antisemitism: Why we must stand united
Opinion | The government cuts that might kill us
Opinion | ACCS is just what the doctor ordered for Alabama jobs
Featured Opinion
Bruce Pearl’s coaching success and Jewish advocacy may put the Alabama GOP’s values to the test.
Courts
Alabama appealed its lengthy redistricting fight, seeking to take its racial discrimination case back to the Supreme Court.
Local news
Rachel Homolak has made national news for her tactics challenging libraries in Missouri and Alabama.
Featured Opinion
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission did Thursday what it's done best in its four-plus years of existence: Got more taxpayer money for lawyers.
News
Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery is set to host its 10th annual Juneteenth celebration, featuring live performances, vendors and free museum admission.
Elections
Allen boasted that his campaign is dominating the field in all financial metrics including cash on hand, amount raised, and number of donors.
Elections
Casey's campaign for AG surged, leading with individual contributors statewide.
Municipal elections
Densmore announced his mayoral run, pledging to be a voice for Alexander City residents and bring decades of experience.
Opinion
These attacks are not isolated — they are part of a dangerous and growing trend that endangers the safety, dignity, and freedom of Jewish...
Featured Opinion
It's popular to say government is terrible. The fact is most government is good, and gutting it could be the death of us.
Opinion
This system is the mainstay of job creation, economic development, and future economic growth for Alabama.
Featured Opinion
Their reckless power play didn’t just trample Black Alabamians — it cracked open Republican dominance and exposed the toxic grip of national puppet masters.
Elections
The Republican primary election is scheduled for March 5, 2024.
Congress
The bipartisan legislation would require that patients be provided their oral drugs within an acceptable time frame.
Economy
Twenty-five percent of owners nationwide listed inflation as their single most important problem.
Featured Opinion
In a time of legislative upheaval all around, Alabama's 2023 Legislative Session was surprisingly productive and sane.
Featured Opinion
A man whose job it is to build is being torn down in court and the court of public opinion.
Courts
A personal attorney for Cooper said the charges stem from a property dispute with his neighbor.
Health
Competition was particularly strong for integrated facility and dispensary licenses.
Economy
Vulcan Materials Company earned $302 million in profit during quarter 1.
Opinion
The misguided drive to cleanse the nation’s libraries for whatever reason is commonplace.
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