Legislature GOP Speaker nominee Ledbetter announces second round of committee chairs Ledbetter will install the committee chairs if he is elected as Speaker by the full House, as is expected. StaffDecember 7, 2022
Legislature Hulsey brings perspective to Legislature’s focus on mental health expansion Hulsey's son is on the autism spectrum, and she worked to ensure law enforcement approach people with "invisible disabilities" appropriately. Jacob HolmesDecember 2, 2022
Legislature Chad Robertson aims to be a voice for rural Alabama Robertson said broadband access is a top concern as he joins the Legislature. Jacob HolmesDecember 1, 2022
Legislature Newly elected Rep. Brock Colvin will be youngest member of the Alabama Legislature Colvin said he believes his age will allow him to connect with young voters on the issues and topics important to them. John H. GlennNovember 17, 2022
Legislature Republicans select new leadership in the Legislature Because Republicans represent a supermajority, nomination for a House leadership post is tantamount to election. Jacob HolmesNovember 11, 2022
Elections Grimsley plans to “get away from partisan politics” after defeat "We've got to figure out a way for us to come together and not just look at what party we are," Grimsley said. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2022
Elections Libertarian Party falls short of maintaining ballot access Results suggest Democrats boosted Libertarians, but straight-ticket voting kept the party from reaching 20 percent. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2022
Elections Republican incumbent battles Democrat business leader for Huntsville’s Senate seat With such an even split between party loyalty, both candidates emphasized local issues to APR over party politics. Jacob HolmesNovember 2, 2022
Governor Gov. Ivey awards grants to improve access to healthy food The program was created by the Alabama Legislature in 2015 and is designed to improve access to fresh food. StaffOctober 21, 2022
Education Alabama superintendent: “Don’t Say Gay” enforcement starts at local school boards At this time, superintendent Eric Mackey said he is not aware of any teachers who have been reported to the state board. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2022