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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | Alabama says it had no choice. The record says it did.
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Opinion | We’re seeing the power of voting for yourself. Don’t stop
Doug Jones spotlights diesel costs, veterans at Mobile town hall
Alabama Retail PAC endorses seven candidates for 2026
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
- National
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Figures’ bill would fund college for public servants’ children
Britt calls for safeguards on automated license plate readers
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
DeKalb County gets ARC grant for economic development upgrades
- Education
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
- Health
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
- Opinion
Alabama Legislature stories
Legislature
550 bills were introduced in the first three session days: 351 in the House and 199 in the Senate.
Featured Opinion
"Do you get to keep your health coverage for the next five years after leaving or getting laid off from a job?"
Legislature
Senate Bill 8, sponsored by state Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope, can now be considered by the full Senate.
Legislature
Among the bills in the package is a measure to allow military dependents attending public colleges in Alabama to pay in-state tuition.
Featured Opinion
"Republicans dominate both chambers, overwhelmingly."
Governor
Instead of speaking before a joint Senate and House, Ivey spoke from inside a largely empty Capitol.
Legislature
Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the 2021 Legislative Session.
Legislature
Medicaid expansion, free menstrual products in school and greater expansion of voting rights are among the legislative agenda items.
Legislature
There have been 147 bills, 43 in the Senate and 104 in the House, pre-filed as of this date