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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
- Legislature
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
State lawmakers discuss regulating cryptocurrency in commission meeting
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle
Sens. Britt, Tuberville introduce resolution against the Biden trade negotiations
Emory Cox named special assistant to president for economic relations
New study: 6 million jobs will be lost unless Congress renews the Trump tax reforms
Sen. Britt attends First Judiciary Committee hearing, praises AG nominee Pam Bondi
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
- Opinion
Alabama Emergency Management Agency stories
State
Smitherman will take the helm immediately following his appointment becoming effective Saturday, May 21.
State
Ivey urged local officials to assess all damage to improve the state's chance of getting federal disaster aid.
State
Storms will move into Northwest Alabama after 11 a.m. Monday, bringing potentially damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail.
News
These medallions recognize individuals, groups and organizations for exceptional service and dedication to carrying out the mission of the National Association of Secretaries of...
News
“Following the power outages caused by Hurricane Zeta, electric companies across the State of Alabama have stepped up to see that no polling place...
National
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday said utility crews are expected to head into impacted areas along Alabama’s coast today to begin restoring power to...
News
By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey declared a statewide state of emergency for Tropical Storm Nate, whose projected path has...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For the second time this year, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) has issued a state of emergency for...