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Probable misinterpretations of the Bible should not be used to interpret Alabama law.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Katherine Robertson for attorney general
Behind closed doors, GOP insiders question Tuberville’s residency and rapid rise to power
Democratic congressional candidate to host open meeting with voters in Opelika
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Mike Kirkland in HD 23
Sidwell hosts campaign kickoff event in Daphne on Veterans Day
- Governor
Gov. Ivey shares Veterans Day message
Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
- Legislature
Bill seeks to simplify felon voting rights restoration
Covington County lawmakers oppose carbon capture project
Speaker Ledbetter appoints Rep. Rick Rehm to Military Stability Commission
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
- Economy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
- National
Rep. Sewell releases statement on Senate spending bill
Provision in spending bill could allow Sen. Tuberville to sue for $500K
Deal to end federal government shutdown moves through Senate
Rep. Figures files bill to name post office in honor of Tuskegee Airmen
Sen. Britt introduces the Better Food Disclosure Act
- Education
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
- Health
Suit filed against med spa that allegedly provided unapproved drugs
Rural Hospital Investment Program approves hospital applications
AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs
Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government
ACA subsidy debate continues as Alabamians face rising insurance costs
- Opinion
Opinion | APT might drop PBS, because nothing is normal anymore
Opinion | Shop local and keep Alabama’s main streets strong
Opinion | Proposed FDIC deposit insurance increase a slippery slope
Opinion | Not just any Democrat will do
Opinion | Honoring service, sacrifice and the solemn promise we owe our veterans
Alabama Supreme Court stories
Elections
Associate Justice Sarah Stewart emerged victorious in the Republican primary, securing her position over Bryan Taylor.
Legislature
The committee approvals set up the potential for floor passage as lawmakers rush to provide cover for IVF clinics.
Opinion
Alabama couples who face fertility issues rely on medical treatments including IVF to give birth to children they desperately want.
Featured Opinion
Basing government policy on religious doctrine is a precarious path, challenging democratic principles and individual rights.
Legislature
The bill passed with unanimous support on a 34-0 vote.
Legislature
The bill ultimately received bipartisan support, but the opposition also crossed party lines.
Congress
"Frankly, it is actually unimaginable that in the year 2024 we would be fighting this fight," she said.
Legislature
Republicans have been rushing since last Thursday to prepare legislation to address the issue.
Legislature
House Democrats filed a bill last week that would make clear that embryos are not to be considered human lives.