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West highlighted measurable progress since 2020, citing Alabama’s academic recovery and accountability as evidence that conservative principles deliver results.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | How a Tuberville residency challenge would unfold in party, Legislature
Local educator Craig Jelks officially launches independent bid for US Senate
Opinion | There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd
Marshall remains in GOP primary after Trump announces Moore endorsement
Alabama Civil Justice Reform Committee endorses Justice Brad Mendheim
- Governor
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
Gov. Ivey proposes modest budgets as financial experts warn of looming downturn
Gov. Kay Ivey delivers final State of the State address
ALGOP Chairman Wahl shares statement on Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
House Democratic Caucus makes affordability center of 2026 agenda
Alabama Senate advances bill to restrict environmental regulation expansion
Senate unanimously advances bill aligning sickle cell commission with ADPH
Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms
Advocates to rally at Alabama Statehouse for Reproductive Justice Advocacy Day
- Economy
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
- National
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Sen. Britt requests DOT funding to complete I-10 Mobile bridge project
Sen. Britt secures $50.7M for Alabama in FY26 spending package
Sen. Britt applauds Alabamians appointed to USDA FSA State Committee
Sen. Britt leads bipartisan letter to CDC urging action on rise in youth sports gambling
- Education
Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Alabama State receives Carnegie community engagement classification
Alabama approves $6.48 million in school safety mapping, software contracts
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
- Health
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Alabama Senate committee advances prostate cancer screening legislation
New national report shows opioid prescriptions continue to fall in Alabama
Board of Medical Examiners accepting applications for Medical Cannabis Certification Permits
- Opinion
Opinion | A legislative agenda we should all support
Opinion | Andrew Sorrell, campaign cash, and the quiet shutdown of Stable Revolution
Opinion | There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Alabama State Board of Education stories
Education
The Alabama Teacher Streamlining Paperwork Act is expected to focus on eliminating redundant attendance and grade book requirements
Education
The Alabama State Board of Education is rewriting outdated counseling standards and further clarifying counselor roles.
Education
Eric Mackey said "vile" social media posts in the wake of Charlie Kirk's shooting death could lead to investigations and terminations.
Education
Alabama is reporting improved reading scores after summer camps with targeted supports and grants from the Literacy Act.
Legislature
The bill, pre-filed by Rep. Patrick Sellers, would require the State Board of Education to adopt a policy model for local boards to adopt.
Education
The Alabama Board of Education discussed the summer testing scores and the current projected number of third graders to be held back this year.
Elections
Federation President Jimmy Parnell said electing strong leaders to the State Board of Education is vital to Alabama’s future.
Elections
"We all know that our schools are the heart of our communities, and I want to make sure we have the best schools possible,"...
Elections
Meadows faced multiple allegations during her tenure at LEAD, ranging from mismanagement, alleged fraud.