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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
Clint Hollingsworth announces candidacy for House District 12
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
- Governor
Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise public safety legislation signed by Governor Ivey
Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville
Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
Gov. Ivey shares message for the 74th National Day of Prayer
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
- Legislature
Senate passes portmanteau bill making major restrictions on CBD products
Senate passes bill to restructure Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles
Alabama bill criminalizes genetic theft, protects DNA privacy rights
Gov. Ivey signs “Lulu’s Law” to create shark alert system for Alabama beaches
Bill to expand volunteer opportunities for retired physicians heads to Ivey’s desk
- Economy
Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth
Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
- National
- Education
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Opinion | The SAVE Act doesn’t save voting rights
Opinion | HB202 is Alabama’s chance to lead the nation on backing the blue
Opinion | Remembering George McMillan
Opinion | Reduced port traffic, disrupted supply chain means economic troubles ahead
Opinion | Don’t punish responsible retailers: Keep vape products in convenience stores
Book bans stories
Education
Minors must be 18 or have parental approval to access YA and adult titles like Hunger Games and Bathe the Cat.
Legislature
A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections.
Education
The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books.
Local news
A fundraiser started by the Fairhope chapter of Read Freely Alabama had raised 77 percent of its $40,000 goal.
State
Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack.
Local news
The decision bolsters the board's current response to book challenges.
Local news
The library moved 36 books from children’s to Young Adult, apparently including numerous LGBTQ books.
State
Alabama's library battles are heating back up as 2025 kicks into gear.
Courts
The law is similar to a bill in the Alabama Legislature that already has 50 Republican sponsors in the House.