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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Christian coalition condemns Allen’s ‘anti-muslim rhetoric’
Craig Jelks visits Islamic Academy of Alabama, condemns Tuberville Islamophobia
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Alabama Realtors PAC announces 2026 election cycle endorsements
McFeeters sues Tuberville over residency
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs executive order meant to prevent state-chartered banks from denying people service
Gov. Ivey orders flags to half-staff honoring fallen Alabama airmen
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
- Legislature
- 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
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
Rep. Sewell’s statement on lack of funding for TSA, other DHS agencies
Sens. Britt, Warnock introduce bipartisan bill to streamline federal grants for HBCUs
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote again to reject Iran war powers resolution
- Education
- Health
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products
Birth centers appeal ruling in regulation battle to Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama doctors push to allow needle-free epinephrine in schools
Dakarai Larriett speaks out against CAW firings, removal of fluoride from water supply
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama has wasted decades on hate. It has never helped anyone
Opinion | Alabama can lead in protecting the right to contraception and IVF—if lawmakers act now
Opinion | Price controls sometimes work in negotiating but are bad law
Opinion | Five surprising secrets for high school seniors
Opinion | When faith becomes a weapon in Alabama politics
Elections
The coalition said Allen's comments stand in direct contrast to the teachings of Christ.
News
“No Kings” demonstrations are set to take place this weekend in more than 20 cities across Alabama. Here's what you need to know.
News
Governor Kay Ivey awarded two universities a combined $135,000 to train Alabama law enforcement officers on advanced crime-fighting and prevention techniques.
Elections
Independent Senate candidate Craig Jelks toured a Homewood Islamic school to counter conservative misinformation after safety concerns derailed the academy's relocation.
Agriculture
The federal agency offered technical and financial assistance resources to agricultural workers recovering from recent tornadoes, snow and hail.
Congress
Representative Terri Sewell criticized congressional Republicans for refusing to fund the TSA and other Homeland Security agencies, warning that political games threatened aviation safety.
Congress
U.S. Senators Katie Britt and Raphael Warnock introduced a bipartisan bill to streamline federal research funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Legislature
A fast-tracked measure would expand the grounds for dismissing tenured professors and relegate faculty senates to strictly advisory roles.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Leadership used to be about responsibility. Now it often looks like a performance.
Featured Opinion
Hate has never helped a single person accomplish anything of substance.
Opinion
Alabama has an opportunity to show that when it comes to fundamental freedoms and basic healthcare, we can come together and get it right.
Opinion
Government price controls would undermine the U.S. biotech manufacturing sector that President Trump is just starting to build in Alabama and beyond.
Opinion
It’s the time of year that high school seniors are learning where they will (or won’t) spend their next four’ish years.
Featured Opinion
Wes Allen’s attack on John Wahl reveals a dangerous tactic: using faith as a political weapon rather than a guiding principle.
Legislature
Anti-masking laws have never been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court and have had mixed results in lower courts.
Education
Gov. Kay Ivey introduced Susan Stacy and her grandson, Charlie Perkins, who utilized the CHOOSE Act to secure a faith-based education for the fourth...
Local news
Grassroots organizations are making plans to pay respects and demonstrate against ICE, following the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
Legislature
The Alabama House passed a bill allowing an optional driver's license, adding a fee and a funding contingency.
Elections
Outgoing Alabama GOP chairman enters crowded 2026 race, touting Trump backing, fundraising record, and close ties to Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
News
Kyle Sweetser secured bipartisan endorsements, gaining support from Alabama's Democratic legislative leadership and three former Republican members of Congress.
Economy
State and local officials celebrated the investment as a win for Alabama's manufacturing sector.
News
Ivey became the first woman elected governor in her own right, achieving a spectacular legacy through numerous, high-profile cabinet and judicial appointments.
Elections
The first challenge to Tommy Tuberville's run for governor, based on his residency issues, was filed Tuesday morning.