Elections
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
House committee OKs Alabama Voting Rights Act
- Governor
- Legislature
Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
House OKs bill to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales tax
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
Gov. Ivey signs Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act into law
Inmates up for parole will finally be able to attend their own hearings
- Economy
- National
Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged”
Rep. Aderholt announces USDA rural development grants for 4th District
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
- Education
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
- Health
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | Why your dog might be smarter than you
Opinion | When elected officials stop representing—a case study
Legislature
Alabama House passes SB209, shifting public school sex education to sexual risk avoidance, adding online safety, parental notice and opt-out provisions.
Legislature
The Alabama House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to remotely put a face and voice to their applications.
This Matters with Bill Britt
The Blount County DA told APR's Bill Britt that Alabama needs courtroom experience, not political ambition, in its top law enforcement role.
National
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” before announcing a two week ceasefire with Iran.
Economy
HB517 would create tax credits to loan industry professionals as CTE instructors and establishing workforce teaching certificates.
Education
The state's education savings account program closed its second-year application window on March 31 with nearly 49,000 students seeking funding.
Governor
The new legislation requires Alabama summer camps to meet strict emergency preparedness standards.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey and federal officials formalized a partnership to improve child welfare outcomes and preserve survivor benefits for Alabama youth in foster care.
Opinion
"Dogs are truly one of life’s greatest gifts and I’ve often wondered if they have more to teach us than we have to teach...
Legislature
The Republican-backed legislation to exempt firearms and hunting supplies from state taxes cleared the committee Tuesday despite Democratic pushback.
Featured Opinion
Polling shows Alabama Republicans want solutions on costs, but lawmakers remain focused on cultural issues, leaving voters increasingly unheard and unrepresented.
Opinion
It is not enough for Hoover to sustain. We need to lead.
Featured Opinion
When politics becomes performance, serious problems go unaddressed. And in Alabama, the consequences are already shaping everyday lives across the state.
Opinion
A century ago, Reza Pahlavi ascended to Iran's throne, launching a modernization effort that centralized power while sacrificing political freedom.
Courts
The case is unfolding against a backdrop of widespread legal challenges to similar bans across the U.S.
State
Without access to the list, it's unclear just how many books have been submitted, and how many have actually been added.
Featured Opinion
I’ve spent a lot of time covering the book-challenging campaign against public libraries.
Featured Opinion
The cost may be high sometimes, but the day we let them win is the day we give away our souls.
Opinion
Sen. Roger Bedford was first elected to the Alabama Senate in 1982 at the age of 25.
Education
The Etowah County GOP's Amy Minton is driving challenges and opposing library funding over "inappropriate materials" in books for minors.
State
The Southside Wrestling Team is asking churches to donate snacks and water in exchange for allowing the churches to “pour into” students.
Environment
It's part of a national program designed to celebrate the new year and the great outdoors.