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Investigations into two businesses in Birmingham and Montgomery were found in violation of federal labor law last week.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Sen. Merika Coleman initiates district-wide tour addressing maternity ward closure
ALGOP to host presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at pre-debate reception
BCA makes second round of judicial endorsements, does not endorse for chief justice
Key information ahead of the next Republican presidential debate in Alabama
Crowded race for new congressional district settles at 21
- Governor
- Legislature
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
- Economy
Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday”
Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
Alabama’s real estate market remains down in October
New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama
- National
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
- Education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
- Health
Alabama midwife shares perspective on stats showing racial disparity
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
- Opinion
Opinion | Despite the headlines, American Christianity is not monolithic
Sewell supports extension of bilateral pause in Israel-Palestine war
Opinion | The Monroe Doctrine turns 200
Opinion | Cannabis Commission can make a true impact with Hornet Medicinals
Opinion | There is no easy or quick fix for Alabama’s gambling situation
State
Whitt's tour was a deep dive into the heart of Alabama's gaming issue, one that can no longer be sidelined by the Legislature.
State
A secretive process, numerous lawsuits, applicants hiding troubling info — the AMCC's medical marijuana licensing process continues to disappoint.
Local news
Attendees demanded justice for Jawan Dallas and discussed how the community can use their power to affect change.
Health
While statistics show midwives have disproportionately served white women, Chloe Raum said a variety of factors has limited the profession.
Environment
Miles College hosted an environmental justice symposium in collaboration with the EPA and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.
Local news
Foley Public Library has moved 11 challenged books out of the young adult and children’s sections.
Featured Opinion
By approving the application from an HBCU, the AMCC can reshape the relationship young, Black Alabamians have with marijuana.
Public safety
Perkins was shot and killed by police on Sept. 29 in Decatur.
Featured Opinion
The AG's office announced it raided a casino that was "shut down" by authorities just over a year ago. That's the state's gambling problem...
Opinion
The AMCC can save its licensing process, and save itself from future lawsuits, if it follows the laws in awarding licenses.
Opinion
Since his appointment in 2019, Love has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the probate court.
Opinion
A study of Alabama political history will reveal that Alabama has done pretty well over the years in the halls of the United States...
Legislature
Lawmakers established the committee in June to determine where funding from the settlement should be directed.
Local news
The Rodel Fellowship selects 24 outstanding state and local-level leaders, divided equally between the two political parties, to come together for a series of...
Education
The program, which was created by the Legislature this year, allowed public schools to apply for one-time funding for needed capital projects.
Congress
Sewell will be hosting town halls in Tuscaloosa, Hale, Choctaw, and Clarke Counties.
State
The Alabama Department of Human Resources finalized 741 foster care adoptions in Fiscal Year 2023.
News
English-Relf discussed a number of topics including issues affecting women and the power women hold.
Education
Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service.
Featured Opinion
Sen. Katie Britt's affirmative vote contrasts sharply with Sen. Tommy Tuberville's opposition.
Featured Opinion
After Thursday's execution, Gov. Kay Ivey said, "In Alabama, we uphold the rule of law." Which laws are those, exactly?
