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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Ken McFeeters suffers dirt bike injury in attempted Tuberville callout
Manufacture Alabama endorses Tommy Tuberville for governor
In letter, ALGOP chairman says he’s considering Lt. Gov campaign
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 63
Norman Crow announces candidacy for Alabama House District 63
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Grayson Murray to Franklin County Commission
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
Gov. Ivey introduces new First Dog of Alabama
Gov. Ivey appoints David Reed as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
Gov. Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as Public Service Commission president
- Legislature
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
State Rep. Susan DuBose to hold town hall meeting on June 17
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
- Economy
SNAP cuts threaten 800,000 Alabamians as state faces $300 million burden
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
- National
Rep. Sewell recognizes Juneteenth on U.S. House floor
Rep. Sewell to host “Saving Our Rural Hospitals” virtual discussion today
Expanded child care tax credits boost Britt’s pro-family GOP Senate agenda
Figures, Sewell, SPLC President slam Trump over restoring Confederate military base names
Rep. Sewell votes no on Trump Rescissions Package
- Education
Opinion | Giving our young people a second chance
Gov. Ivey appointing Ami Brooks to lead Department of Early Childhood 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
- Health
New report ranks Alabama’s health system 42nd in the nation
Opinion | Don’t let Alabama’s rural healthcare collapse — act now
Department of Public Health warns of suspected measles case in Lee County
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
- Opinion
Opinion | Don’t let Alabama’s rural healthcare collapse — act now
Opinion | When political rhetoric turns deadly, silence is no longer an option
Opinion | When did Tuberville start caring about SNAP?
Opinion | The silence over law enforcement bad behavior is deafening
Opinion | “No Kings” protest renews America’s rejection of authoritarian rule
Party politics
Shelby County GOP chair circulates petition to alter bylaws so ALGOP Chairman John Wahl can seek lieutenant governor seat without resigning from his leadership...
Featured Opinion
The Minnesota assassinations weren’t an aberration — they were the product of a culture that rewards rage, dehumanizes opponents, and excuses cruelty.
News
Fairhope's library faces defunding after a vote to keep challenged books in the teen section.
Elections
ALGOP Chairman John Wahl is considering a run for lieutenant governor. He'll have plenty of questions to answer if he makes the leap.
Elections
The gubernatorial hopeful’s marketing stunt involved a dirt bike, a bold challenge, and an unfortunate encounter with gravity, sending him to the ER.
Aerospace and Defense
Health
Healthcare in Alabama is in a fragile state. The resident physicians delayed today will be the providers missing from tomorrow’s clinics.
Elections
Manufacture Alabama has announced its endorsement of Tommy Tuberville for governor.
Governor
At just 20, he steps in to continue his late father's legacy of service.
Opinion
If the Senate’s budget is signed into law, the state of Alabama will still be stuck with the bill.
Featured Opinion
Another sheriff got arrested recently. The lack of outrage from our lawmakers over what is a growing issue is a big problem.
Featured Opinion
From Montgomery to Mobile, peaceful demonstrators reminded the nation that liberty demands vigilance — and no leader is above the people.
Opinion
As with any session, there were disappointments. But overall, 2025 was a step forward marked by smart and strategic wins.
Legislature
The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee passed Wednesday a bill to allow state-level wiretapping of individuals suspected of certain felony drug crimes.
Legislature
Opponents of the bill say preventing such treatments will result in more suicides among transgender youth.
Legislature
Opponents of the bill said doing away with those permits, which require background checks, would endanger the lives of law enforcement officers.
Legislature
The board would be required to provide a written statement if deviating from parole guidelines.
Elections
A lawsuit alleges those maps likely violate the Voting Rights Act because they maintain just one majority-minority congressional district.
Economy
The application period runs from Jan. 28 through April 30, 2022.
Elections
The group endorsed Danny Crawford, Nathaniel Ledbetter, Danny Garrett, Charlotte Meadows and Chris Pringle.
Economy
As Alabama Retail predicted, holiday sales grew by double digits for the second year in a row.
Legislature
One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years.
