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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
- Legislature
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations
Lawmakers, ALDOT meet but contract blockade carries on
Bill to criminalize absentee ballot assistance back on the docket
HD10 special election set, candidates start to emerge
- Economy
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
Statewide survey of employed, unemployed youth in Alabama
- National
Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Tuberville’s military hold causing GOP division, more criticism from military personnel
Dark money: The backstory of Alabama’s redistricting defiance
- Education
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation
Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase
Governor provides update on the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
New computing center expands innovation opportunities at UA
- 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
Opinion | To maximize energy investments, Congress must pass permitting reform
Opinion | Foster care, kinship care and the opioid epidemic
Opinion | “Disrespecting” an officer isn’t an excuse to make situations worse
Opinion | Explaining Alabama’s state grocery tax reduction
Opinion | “School choice” is a scam designed to hurt the most vulnerable students
ACLU of Alabama stories
Legislature
Advocates say the board is in clear need of oversight considering the precipitous drop in parole approval rates.
Prisons
The ACLU is criticizing Ivey for proposing that the state be granted more time to carry out certain executions.
Legislature
The bills increased penalties for individual behavior, expanded the reach of law enforcement, and "would add to the state's already dire prison crisis."
State
Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices.
Opinion
We need elected leaders who will do something about the real issues facing Alabamians, not made-up culture war problems.
Courts
The state has said they would rescind accurate licenses if the appeals court overturns the lower court decision.
Legislature
Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts.
Legislature
Rep. Chris England pulled his bill from consideration on the House floor to combat opposition from Attorney General Steve Marshall.
Legislature
About 40 percent of abortions in America are chemical abortions.
