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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Manufacture Alabama endorses Derek Chen for State Auditor
P&CMA endorses Jack Williams for agriculture and industries commissioner
Sen. Donnie Chesteen endorses Rhett Marques for Congress
Katherine Robertson wins ALFA endorsement for AG campaign
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses candidates for 2026 elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
- Legislature
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
- Economy
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
- National
Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension
Alabama’s US Senators sponsor resolution to recognize “Religious Education Week”
Rep. Sewell releases statement on government shutdown
Government shutdown: Trump, GOP refuse to protect healthcare leading to shutdown
Cover Alabama urges Congress to extend ACA tax credits as part of budget negotiations
- Education
Troy University’s annual Giving Day set for Tuesday, October 7
New director to lead high performance computing and data center at UA
A&M President Wims testifies before Congress on agriculture, food security threats
Auburn University employees fired over “hurtful, insensitive” comments, president says
Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
- Health
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire
- Opinion
Opinion | There’s a solution to Montgomery’s crime problem
Opinion | A song remembered, a future unwritten: what Alabama must decide next
Opinion | Alabama veterans and seniors need a strong Medicare advantage
Opinion | No surprise, Republicans are lying about the cause of the shutdown
Opinion | Promoting infrastructure in early America
April Weaver stories
Elections
Weaver cited successful passage of legislation protecting conservative Alabama values and fighting violent crime across the state during her tenure.
Legislature
The bill would make “porch piracy” a felony offense punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
Legislature
Interestingly, Gov. Kay Ivey's strong endorsement of the gaming package has not swayed some senators' positions.
Legislature
Weaver, Givhan, and Kelley will begin their new assignments at the start of the next regular legislative session on Feb. 6.
Legislature
The bill will create a felony for carrying out a false abudction.
News
Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons.
Legislature
The bill has been tied to the shooting death of Bibb County Deputy Brad Johnson.
Legislature
The bill proposes significant reductions in the amount of days offered in return for good behavior from incarcerated individuals.
News
Weaver will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 14 in the primary election on May 24, 2022.