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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Figures, Dobson face off in congressional debate
Stand Up Mobile urges secretary of state to change course after DOJ lawsuit
Datcher cruises to win, will officially replace John Rogers in HD52
State Rep. Daniels endorses Figures for Congress; Ivey backs Dobson in new ad
Kentucky partners with Alabama to improve voter roll accuracy
- Governor
Gov. Ivey deploys Alabama National Guard to North Carolina
Chris Beeker III appointed to Alabama PSC, replacing father after resignation
Ivey sets Tuesday meeting to fire Veterans Affairs commish
Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support
- Legislature
Legislature salaries to rise alongside median household income in 2025
“Family values” lawmaker Tracy Estes arrested on domestic violence charges
Longtime lawmaker Priscilla Dunn passes away at 80
Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
- Economy
- National
ALGOP praises lie-riddled Vance debate performance
Rep. Sewell lauds Birmingham base as KC-46A finalist
Prattville plaintiffs say library books are not government speech
Mayor Woodfin joins Biden, Harris to sign executive order against gun violence
Sen. Britt demands action after Mexico seizes Vulcan’s deep-water port
- Education
Department of Revenue publishes proposed rules for CHOOSE Act
HBCU CARES responds to Gov. Ivey’s proclamation declaring October 2024 as HBCU Month
Keith Phillips appointed interim president at Wallace Community College Dothan
Film tells how Hawkins, Có went from Vietnam foes to friends in higher ed
Confederate curriculum: Could CHOOSE Act fund fringe coursework?
- Health
Jarrod Johnson named CEO of UAB Callahan Eye
Thomasville Regional Medical Center closure intensifies Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor
CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee
- Opinion
Opinion | Should the nation be governed by Christian values?
Opinion | The clock is ticking: Why prior authorization delays are putting patients at risk
Opinion | When it comes to voter suppression, there’s a definite pattern
Opinion | Association of County Commissions has been power in Alabama politics for close to a century
Opinion | Celebrating international communications
Association of County Commissions of Alabama stories
News
Calhoun County Commissioner Lee Patterson was elected president.
Legislature
The 2024 agenda is ambitious, focusing on improving mental health services at the local level.
State
The commissioners heard from a variety of speakers Wednesday on what to expect in the coming legislative session.
Legislature
The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns.
Legislature
The association met in Birmingham this previous week to discuss collective policy priorities for the upcoming session.
Legislature
The decision reduced the CARES funds budget for cities and counties to a combined $178 million.
News
UPDATE: Association of County Commissions of Alabama executive director Sonny Brasfield said Dean Calvert has resigned as president-elect. Brasfield said Calvert’s resignation came late...
National
Maintaining essential everyday services while protecting citizens amid the COVID-19 pandemic has come at a steep price for the current budgets of Alabama’s county...
Courts
The Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) released an updated research publication yesterday showing that the cost to operate county jails and sheriff’s...