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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
- Legislature
House speaker appoints study commission to examine Alabama’s labor force participation
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Britt offers legislation to prevent shutdown of offshore energy development
Carl introduces resolution for National Student Athlete Mental Health Week
Alabama Court blocks de facto ban on birthing centers
Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
- Education
Huntsville library disputes APR’s evidence-based story on relocating LGBTQ books
Ivey proclaims October as HBCU Month
Skills for Success courses approved for high school career readiness indicators
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
2023 Legislative Session stories
Legislature
From navigating the legislative process to building relationships, these freshmen lawmakers approached their roles in different ways.
Governor
The reduction comes after decades of attempts to reduce or eliminate the grocery tax.
Legislature
The offense is a secondary violation, meaning a driver must be stopped for another reason.
Legislature
If enacted into law, state agencies and subdivisions would be prohibited from accepting a CBDC as payment.
Featured Opinion
In a time of legislative upheaval all around, Alabama's 2023 Legislative Session was surprisingly productive and sane.
Education
The legislation aims to help address the ongoing teacher shortage in Alabama.
Education
Birmingham-Southern announced their intent to work with the treasurer for a loan.
Governor
The legislation provides tax incentives for businesses aimed at enticing their utilization of Alabama ports.
Governor
HB77 increases the threshold for submitting estimated monthly sales tax payments.
