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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Republican Attorneys General Association endorses Katherine Robertson in AG race
DNC launches new GOTV campaign to push Drummond to victory in Mobile mayoral race
P&CMA endorses Rhett Marques for US Congress
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general
State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
Alabama Democrats vote against resolution honoring life of Charlie Kirk
Rep. Sewell votes against “partisan” Republican spending bill
Sen. Britt discusses dangers of AI chatbots in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Rep. Sewell congratulates Selma teacher being named National Civics Teacher of the Year
Rep. Sewell’s cancer screening bill advances unanimously in House committee
- Education
Auburn University employees fired over “hurtful, insensitive” comments, president says
Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus
NSF awards Troy University professor grant to study recycled plastic safety
State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts
- Health
Report featuring ADPH head highlights threats to public health funding
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
- Opinion
Opinion | From Athens to Alabama: Will silence end our grand democratic experiment?
Opinion | Donald Trump is a threat to America
Opinion | In the Mobile mayoral runoff, there’s a candidate with an actual plan
Opinion | Sen. Katie Britt is Alabama’s most popular elected official for good reason
Opinion | Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less
State
Alabama's attorney general filed two amicus briefs urging the Supreme Court to uphold laws separating public school sports teams by biological sex.
Featured Opinion
Over 2,500 years after Athens, America risks repeating history—while Alabama’s leaders stay silent in the face of rising threats.
Congress
Alabama's two Democratic members of Congress cast their votes against a resolution honoring the late conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.
Featured Opinion
The current president has made it no secret that he cares little about America's laws, and that he's willing to do anything for power.
News
Former Prattville Pride president Adam Hunt was not home during the incident that led to the charges.
Municipal elections
Barbara Drummond's campaign secured historic support, with 2,321 individual donors contributing a median of $50, demonstrating broad grassroots backing.
News
Many prominent Republican politicians have publicly criticized the AHSAA following its decision on how to handle CHOOSE Act students.
Congress
Britt warned AI chatbots endanger youth with mental health risks and false connections, calling for congressional and state action.
Featured Opinion
Crime is a top issue in Mobile. Barbara Drummond has a plan for that—one that will actually work.
Opinion
Britt quickly proved to be a history maker, bringing home billions in investments and passing immigration enforcement legislation within months of her term.
Featured Opinion
Families in Alexander City face soaring utility bills, foul water, and failed promises while Mayor Baird touts his “impeccable record.”
Featured Opinion
Gun violence does not discriminate. There's only one way to curtail it.
State
The SAFE Student Pledge empowers young individuals to reduce gun endangerment and violence through responsible choices.
State
One notable trend in the data was a 1.7 percent estimated decrease in national violent crime compared to 2021 estimates.
Health
Britt emphasized the importance of early detection and improved access to diagnostic testing.
Elections
Jerry Carl's bid for re-election promises to be a closely watched race.
State
Alabama Woods to Goods Week coincides with National Forest Products Week.
Public safety
Decatur chief admits that initial statement contained "misinformation," but did police violate state law by going to Perkins' home?
Featured Opinion
The next legislative session will be a test for those who still believe in a free society.
Congress
Rogers has said that he's firmly against Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan as speaker, and he's not budging.
State
Wahl is listed as a speaker at a Clean Up Alabama roundtable on "ending the sexualization of children in libraries."
