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“This is about more than numbers on a page. It’s about the lives and livelihoods of the people that I represent,” Sewell said.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Rhett Marques announces campaign raised more than $500,000 in less than two months
Manufacture Alabama endorses Jack Williams for ag commissioner
P&CMA endorses Katherine Robertson’s campaign for attorney general
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. David Standridge
Manufacture Alabama endorses Caroleene Dobson for secretary of state
- Governor
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
- Legislature
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
- Economy
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
- National
11th Circuit halts Jefferson County redistricting order
Conservative justices question constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act plank
ALGOP files amicus brief in Supreme Court regarding redistricting case
Alabamians prep for second wave of “No Kings” protests
Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal
- Education
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
Alabama launches digital education network with Apple, Alabama Power
Alabama High School Athletic Association comms director to retire
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
- Health
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
- Opinion
Affordable Care Act stories
Congress
A nonpartisan alliance of groups urged Congress to extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, critical for 400,000 Alabamians' coverage.
Congress
An Alabama medical advocacy coalition raised the alarm regarding potential Affordable Care Act premium increases, citing concerns for nearly half a million Alabamians.
Health
A new report detailed how Republican budget proposals could cost non-expansion states billions, risking coverage for millions and jeopardizing health sector jobs.
Health
The report finds that while substantial progress has been made toward increasing health care coverage for all Americans, concerning trends are on the rise.
News
Fifty-two Alabama organizations urged Ivey to oppose cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, warning of harm to families and healthcare access.
Congress
“Access to quality, affordable health care should be a right—not a privilege for the few,” Sewell said.
Economy
Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals.
Economy
The officials pointed to a record number of states with unemployment rates below 3 percent and a 43-day streak of declining gas prices.
Opinion
A critical program that ensures working families don’t go broke trying to stay healthy is set to expire this fall.