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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
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
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
- Legislature
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
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
- 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
- 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
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
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Alabama Senate stories
Legislature
The two-term senator from Cullman was selected by Pro Tem by the Republican Caucus over Majority Leader Steve Livingston.
Education
Senate Bill 8 would establish a certification for completing coursework centered around promoting pride in the United States.
Legislature
The legislation has the full support of the entire Alabama Senate Democratic Caucus.
Featured Opinion
The Alabama Legislature will vote on gambling legislation this week. Or maybe it won't.
Opinion
Results are being delivered to Alabamians as promised.
Legislature
Substitute bills and lots of new ideas seem destined to sink the gambling legislation, denying Alabamians an opportunity to vote.
Opinion
This week we will talk about the prominent members of the very powerful Alabama Senate.
Elections
The vacancy follows an announcement by Sen. Clay Scofield that he is resigning from the position.
Featured Opinion
The next legislative session will be a test for those who still believe in a free society.