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Poverty and teacher shortages are drivers for lagging science and math proficiencies in Black Belt schools, the report finds.
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- Elections
Mobile County Republican Party to host 21 candidates on Monday
Scott Ortis announces candidacy for Alabama Senate District 15
Local educator Craig Jelks considers independent bid for U.S. Senate
Manufacture Alabama endorses Norman Crow for House District 63
Jeremy Devito highlights immigration, healthcare reform in US House run
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
Sen. Matt Woods prefiles Trey’s Law bill
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
Opinion | We lost some good ones in 2025
Opinion | Protecting children online: Alabama should set the standard, not follow social media companies
Opinion | Will Alabama choose a governor for everyone—or only “their people”?
Opinion | When fear gives way to compassion
Opinion | A year of results for Alabama families
News
From the land of the political weird, here are APR's Top 5 stories of 2025.
Legislature
Rep. Phillip Pettus proposed barring exams in any language but English, citing fatal crashes and federal policy changes as his call to action.
News
The craziness of Alabama politics never ends, but neither do the really great stories it produces. Here are Josh Moon's Top 5 from 2025.
News
ICE raided popular restaurants, lawmakers banned hemp products, and white supremacists breached a nuclear power plant security perimeter in 2025.
Elections
The Mobile County Republican Party is set to host 21 political hopefuls at its quarterly meeting.
Elections
Ortis, a retired businessman, promised "strong leadership that understands how businesses actually operate" while calling for lower taxes.
News
Last week, the organization filed an amicus brief supporting Florida plaintiffs who challenged the removal of books, arguing the Constitution guarantees the right to...
Elections
The educator cited frustration with both political parties and emphasized conservative principles in his potential independent bid.
Elections
The organization's leadership said Crow appreciates the role manufacturing plays in strengthening local economies.
News
Alabama received an $11 million federal grant to convert hazardous abandoned mine land into the future Alabama Farm Center in Warrior.
Featured Opinion
Alabama faces a fateful choice in 2026: unity or division, substance or performance, a governor for all citizens or only the loyal few.
Opinion
Peace-walking Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile journey were greeted with an unexpected outpouring of love and respect across Alabama.
Opinion
The past year has certainly been a memorable one—and, more importantly, a rewarding one.
Featured Opinion
Foundational democratic principles were tested throughout 2025, challenged by leaders who substituted performance for governance and grievance for responsibility.
State
Alabama currently has 3,625,249 total registered voters, and 2,000,957 of those voters have registered since Jan. 19, 2015.
Governor
The state of Alabama will offer grants in an amount up to $10,320 for providers that meet eligibility requirements.
Elections
Brooks also noted in his remarks that Durant's record does not indicate he has ever been an active Republican.
State
"If we all continue to work together, to march together, to fight together, we will secure the freedom to vote,” Harris said.
Prisons
Victor Russo was found unresponsive Feb. 23 and died two days later. He was in a physical altercation with an officer on Feb. 16.
Local news
The names of multiple Montgomery city streets and avenues are being considered for change.
Legislature
The Legislature will return on Tuesday with the House convening at 2 p.m. and the Senate at 2:30 p.m.
Opinion
Remembering Aretha requires focusing on more than just the appeal of her music; it is also about her as a person.
Opinion
There’s no time for empty words or gestures. We need action. We need decisiveness.