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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Committees approve bills to ensure Biden is on the ballot in November
Daniels reflects on CD2 results, commits to support Democrats
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District
Opinion | Alabama must ban ranked choice voting to ensure secure elections
Figures, Dobson to face off in November general election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation
Southern governors denounce UAW unionization campaign
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
- Legislature
- Economy
March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority
Partners join team developing new strategic economic growth plan
Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May
Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012
Mercedes Benz workers file for an election to join the UAW
- National
Rep. Sewell votes for House National Security Package
Rep. Sewell to host Affordable Connectivity Roundtable
Sens. Katie Britt, Laphonza Butler introduce bill to fund maternal mortality research
Miranda Holloway-Baggett nominated for U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
- Education
Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K leads the nation in quality for 18th year
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
- Opinion
Opinion | Dobson ignores 14th Amendment calling for deportation of American children
Opinion | Alabama could take an important step in reducing harm from tobacco
Opinion | The dangerous game of political theater in Alabama
Opinion | Align Alabama’s tax code with public health goals to reduce smoking
Opinion | New law invades privacy in name of protection
appropriations stories
Aerospace and Defense
The $645 million in funding directly supports the defense communities in every corner of the state.
Congress
The Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act now moves to the full Senate for consideration.
Congress
Britt is the only freshman Senator to serve on the powerful appropriations committee.
Opinion
Shelby appropriated a mind-boggling $660 million of extra earmarked dollars to our state.
Congress
The package will now be sent to the president’s desk for his signature.
Congress
Shelby will continue to serve as the leading Republican on the Appropriations Committee in the position of vice chairman.
News
The bill sets aside about $45 billion in transportation aid, including $16 billion for airlines and $2 billion for airports.
Congress
The package contains a number of provisions impacting Alabama.
National
On December 14, the University of Alabama Birmingham (UAB) presented its President’s Medal to U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, during the school’s commencement ceremonies....