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State Auditor Andrew Sorrell announced Hope Scarborough's appointment as his new chief of staff.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Sen. Merika Coleman initiates district-wide tour addressing maternity ward closure
ALGOP to host presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at pre-debate reception
BCA makes second round of judicial endorsements, does not endorse for chief justice
Key information ahead of the next Republican presidential debate in Alabama
Crowded race for new congressional district settles at 21
- Governor
- Legislature
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
- Economy
Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday”
Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
Alabama’s real estate market remains down in October
New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama
- National
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
- Education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
- Health
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores
- Opinion
Opinion | Cannabis Commission can make a true impact with Hornet Medicinals
Opinion | There is no easy or quick fix for Alabama’s gambling situation
Opinion | The way forward for the Medical Cannabis Commission: Follow the law
Judge JC Love Honored as Community Hero at Annual Turkey Day Classic
Opinion | Career politicians, good or bad?
Andrew Sorrell stories
Elections
The lack of a Democratic candidate means Sorrell will only run against a Libertarian candidate in the November general election.
Party politics
ALGOP Chairman John Wahl estimated the crowd at the Trump rally in Cullman at 50,000.
State
Former President Donald Trump was welcomed by Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey while a number of other elected Alabama leaders spoke ahead of the president.
Legislature
API opposed medical marijuana and gaming and supported efforts to limit the governor's powers, so senators with different views received low scores.
Elections
Sorrell on Monday said he will not seek re-election to the House but instead will run for the Republican nomination for state auditor.
Legislature
The legislation reforms the procedures through which the state can seize assets because the owner is accused of criminal wrongdoing.
Legislature
The House Rules Committee has made civil asset forfeiture reform a high priority for the last day of the session.
Legislature
Stringer was fired as a deputy sheriff by Sheriff Sam Cochran for sponsoring permitless carry legislation.
Legislature
Civil asset forfeiture is an area that has troubled many civil liberties advocates of both political parties.
