Legislature
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
- Governor
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
Gov. Ivey makes 29 appointments including judges, sheriffs
- Legislature
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi in charity softball game in Montgomery
Rep. Bedsole seeks to protect firefighter death benefits with legislation
Bill to expand State Superintendent’s investigative powers spurs debate
- Economy
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
- National
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Rep. Sewell to host Town Hall in Fort Deposit
Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch
Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
- Education
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
A city-run school system for Montgomery?
House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Opinion | SB324 is not justice — It’s policy-driven punishment
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers trade policy for pulpit, freedom pays the price
Opinion | The cowardice is out of control
Opinion | Truth matters: Alabama’s voter rolls
Arthur Orr stories
Education
The aims to ensure APCSC schools are in line with recent state legislation, including bans on DEI offices and "divisive concepts."
Legislature
The exemption, which Ivey dramatically expanded in 2023, might now be allowed to expire due to fears about its cost.
Featured Opinion
Unlike some, I don’t think voters in New York City are any smarter than voters down here in Alabama.
Legislature
The American Legislative Exchange Council influences bills behind the scenes in the state.
Legislature
The law gets ahead of a trending method of electing public officials that skews toward more moderate candidates.
Legislature
Opponents say unions are necessary to empower them to fight for fait pay and benefits.
News
The new kid on the block in this triumvirate of power is first term Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter.
Legislature
Concerns arose in both chambers that the act would reveal complainants’ identities to respondents.
News
Following the lead of other red states, Alabama wants to punish investors in firms that follow ESG standard scoring.