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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Myrex, Hollingsworth likely headed to runoff in HD12 GOP race
ALGOP announces candidates for HD13 special election Republican primary
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses Jay Mitchell in AG campaign
Will Boyd’s campaign welcomes Vision Blue Strategies as national consultant
Chris Beeker announces candidacy for Alabama Public Service Commission
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper
Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB
Gov. Ivey deploys search and rescue team to Texas
Opinion | Reappointing Gwathney would be a grave mistake for Alabama justice
Gov. Ivey praises results of Montgomery Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit
- Legislature
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
Rep. Phillip Ensler announces decision not to seek reelection
Lawmakers continue pursuit to push joint custody
Lawmakers will try again next year to rename Gulf of Mexico
- Economy
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey
Sloss Tech Pitch Competition winner awarded $50K to grow innovative startup
Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
- National
New website provides state-by-state info on detrimental effects of “Big, Beautiful Bill”
Rep. Sewell announces $25M public transportation grant for Birmingham, Jefferson County
Rep. Sewell honors the legacy of John Lewis ahead of fifth anniversary of his passing
Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration release $7 billion in withheld education funding
Rep. Aderholt celebrates 105th birthday of Roy Drinkard, oldest living U.S. Marine
- Education
Alabama expands nationally recognized First Class Pre-K with 58 new classrooms
Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration release $7 billion in withheld education funding
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax
Alabama’s anti-DEI law is chilling university instruction, court documents show
ALSBOE reviews RAISE Act funding rollout and oversight measures
- Health
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Renewal Project announces statewide launch
EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
- Opinion
Opinion | If SCOTUS won’t stop a lawless president, it should at least explain why
Opinion | The big bill had wins, but conservatives are right to worry
Opinion | Tommy Tuberville will waltz to governor in a cakewalk
Opinion | Your movie heroes haven’t gone woke. You joined a cult
Opinion | Investing in infrastructure is investing in Alabama’s future
News
Federal agencies raided 14 Alabama locations Tuesday, targeting a resident indicted for bank fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.
Congress
A website highlights job losses, health care cuts and increased costs for Alabamians thanks to Trump's spending bill.
State
An independent autopsy revealed no exit wound or remaining projectiles in Peoples' body.
Featured Opinion
The Supreme Court has tended to give Trump a pass to do whatever he wants—and the court has refused to say why.
Health
This bill, entitled the Alabama Conscientious Right to Refuse Act, cited "reasons of conscience, including religious convictions" as legally protected justifications.
Congress
The grant will enable BJCTA to adopt cutting-edge technologies and cleaner energy solutions, including hydrogen fuel cell buses.
Featured Opinion
If you are a betting person, I would bet on Coach Tommy Tuberville swapping his political title from senator to governor.
Prisons
Nash is replacing controversial parole board chair Leigh Gwathney, who oversaw a sharp decline in parole approvals.
Featured Opinion
Rightwingers are mad because Superman went woke with a message of compassion for all humans. But the Man of Steel hasn't changed. They have.
Infrastructure
With the right investment and prioritized planning, we will not only recover from this missed opportunity—we will rise stronger.
Featured Opinion
Behind every vote lies a deeper conflict: the struggle between conscience and ambition, truth and performance.
Featured Opinion
Trump's utter botching of the Epstein case brought quick backlash from some of the president's biggest supporters. But that failure is nothing new.
Courts
The decision from the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court holds that the Alabama Legislature never authorized ADPH to regulate midwifery care in birth centers.
Legislature
The Legislature will next convene for Day 28 on Tuesday, May 6.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's embrace of Trump on Thursday was the perfect microcosm for the state known for its self-harm tendencies.
Legislature
The requirement will be placed on all devices manufactured after June 1 if signed into law.
Legislature
The legislation faced criticism over lack of oversight and protections for pre-existing conditions.
Education
During Trump’s hour-long speech, he claimed the 2020 election was rigged, aired various grievances, and repeatedly praised Alabama’s football team.
Legislature
Legislation removing judicial discretion for certain murder charges has advanced in the Alabama Senate.
Legislature
SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance.
Congress
The new legislation creates portable, tax-advantaged accounts with federal contributions for eligible workers.
