Opinion
Alabama has taken a major step forward—not just in expanding infrastructure, but in strengthening the foundation of our workforce.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Bill to close primaries dies without vote
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
- Governor
Alabama House passes Ten Commandments display in schools bill
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama law enforcement safety, scholarship bills
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama’s General Fund, Education Trust Fund bills
House passes bill criminalizing improper dog tethering
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
- Legislature
- Economy
Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
- National
Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged”
Rep. Aderholt announces USDA rural development grants for 4th District
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
- Education
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
- Health
House passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
- Opinion
Opinion | Can we please stop electing unserious people to do serious jobs?
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | Why your dog might be smarter than you
broadband stories
Opinion
The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program faces the difficult task of bridging the gap between federal authorization and daily clinical operations.
Infrastructure
ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell warned that Alabama risks losing over $400 million in federal funds if broadband projects are not completed on time.
Infrastructure
The Ivey administration invested $2.5 billion in expansion funds since 2018, but persistent coverage gaps remain, especially in rural areas.
Infrastructure
After nine years, the ambitious project brought high-speed internet to over 100,000 rural residents across eight counties.
Infrastructure
The proposal outlined plans to extend high-speed internet to over 101,000 locations, saving taxpayers more than $800 million.
Infrastructure
Alabama officials secured over $800 million in savings, with a plan to deliver internet to more than 101,090 locations.
News
The national nonprofit has only given out four national awards in its 24 years of service. This is the first given to a student.
Infrastructure
The Alabama Digital Expansion Authority on Tuesday held a meeting to hear from internet service providers who have received grants.
News
This phase of the network nearly fulfills the $82.5M middle-mile grant from the state’s allocation of ARPA funds.