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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Gov. Ivey proclaims Public Schools Week, celebrates gains by students
- Legislature
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Seven
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Economy
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
- National
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
Rep. Aderholt to host Passport Fair in Florence
Alabama Sens. Britt and Tuberville decry Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs
Southern Research secures $2 million for scientific expansion projects
Alabama leaders remember civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
- Education
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs
Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
- Health
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Alabama AG urges AMA to disavow hormonal treatments for trans minors
- Opinion
News
University officials say personal social media advocacy—not institutional research or public funding—created confusion surrounding the so-called “queer animals” label.
Elections
Why should taxpayers be forced to pay tens of millions of dollar for primary elections in which they can't participate?
Health
The Alabama Senate advanced a bill eliminating cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, and the measure now heads to Governor Kay Ivey.
Elections
Terrence Johnson's chances to win an Alabama House seat have gone up in flames.
Opinion
Six centuries ago, a small contingent of English soldiers used discipline and resolve to defeat a French force 25 times its size.
Legislature
Legislature
Representative James Lomax filed legislation Thursday to exempt up to $1,000 in overtime pay from Alabama income taxes.
Education
Lawmakers introduced a legislative package Thursday aimed at expanding workforce training programs to prepare students for high-demand careers across Alabama.
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers passed legislation Thursday prohibiting law enforcement from stopping or boarding vessels for random safety inspections without probable cause.
Environment
Alabama lawmakers approved a task force to develop innovative technologies for restoring seagrass ecosystems and preserving environmental stability along the Gulf Coast.
Education
The Alabama House passed legislation Thursday establishing a new scholarship program to help law enforcement families pay for college and workforce training.
Opinion
If you find yourself in a season of pruning right now, don’t rush it or fight it.
Featured Opinion
There is no one—aside from a few morbid freaks—who wants to see Charles Burton put to death at the hands of the state.
Featured Opinion
Alabama’s ethics laws rely heavily on disclosure and public trust. When reports leave key questions unanswered, voters are left to interpret the record themselves.
Opinion
The bill strengthens consumer protections and address the rapid spread of illicit digital material created by artificial intelligence.
Infrastructure
The bulk off the money is designated to reconstruct tarmacs at Mobile International Airport and Tuscaloosa National Airport.
Economy
84 new full-time positions will pay an average annual salary of nearly $42,500.
Opinion
Kathryn Tucker Wyndham would simply smile and agree that her adage lives on.
State
In 2021, the Alabama state legislature approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana and create the AMCC.
Elections
Alabama Forward is among 36 organizations to receive funding through the program to increase civic engagement as the general election approaches.
Elections
Last Week, Blanchard asked a Montgomery County Circuit Court handling the case to withdraw her from the litigation.
Health
The funds will create a maternal health task force to address the most pressing maternal health needs and address disparities in health outcomes.
News
The grant will be used for Enroll Alabama, AIDS Alabama’s health care navigator program.
Opinion
The need for a revision to Alabama’s Constitution has been long recognized.