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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
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
- Legislature
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
State lawmakers discuss regulating cryptocurrency in commission meeting
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
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
- National
Sens. Britt and Tuberville co-sponsor bill to repeal methane tax
Police: Trump’s pardons of Jan. 6 rioters means “politics more important than policing”
Trump ends program to lower prescription prices, make disease therapy available
Sen. Britt’s landmark immigration enforcement bill passes Senate
Alabama Republicans celebrate Trump inauguration
- 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
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
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
- Opinion
American Rescue Plan Act stories
Health
“The new project at Southern Research has the potential to be a particular benefit for healthcare in rural communities,” Gov. Ivey said.
Opinion
During the recent special session, we allocated $260 million in ARPA dollars to help the state continue building its broadband infrastructure.
Legislature
Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled.
Governor
Ivey proposed rebates of $400 per person, for a total of $800 in rebates per married household.
Special Session
Alabama has a billion dollars to spend, and there's an outline for how they plan to do it.
Infrastructure
Last year, ADEM awarded $463 million to public drinking water and wastewater systems across the state.
State
Licensed child care providers have until March 17 to apply for the grants.
Infrastructure
ACCA past president Randy Vest said premium pay and jail and courthouse ventilation have been high priorities for counties so far.
State
Eligible employees can get up to eight quarterly bonuses before the two-year grant period ends in September 2023.