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Alabama Political Reporter
- Legislature
Alabama Democratic Party reaffirms support for removal of state grocery tax
Lawmakers may close Alabama primaries during next legislative session
State Sen. Jimmy Holley honored by Troy University
Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws
Legislature addresses primary issues, League of Municipalities says
- Opinion
- National
FBI director defends bureau after Mar-A-Lago raid
Survey: 1 in 5 Democrats won’t support Biden unless he acts on student loans
Alabama political leaders react to raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence
Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect long-term care hospitals
Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package
- Education
Students say Biden’s promise to forgive debt affected their decision to borrow
New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA
Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation
Alabama 3rd grade reading levels slightly improve: PARCA study
Former Limestone superintendent first to be sentenced in virtual school scam
- Health
Parents urge court to keep block on law criminalizing care for transgender youth
Most infectious COVID strain yet is causing a spike in transmission
ADPH switches to once weekly updates of COVID dashboard
Ivey’s office blasts ADPH message on masking
Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises
city council stories
Local news
Mobile City Council President Rev. Levan Manzie died unexpectedly.
Local news
Two council members said they voted no because the measure was rushed and they needed time. The emails say they had a month.
Local news
The ordinance would have offered protections and prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, gender, age, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Elections
She recently completed 16 years on the Tuscaloosa City Council, having served the last 4 years as council president.
Local news
The council approved the budget on an 8 to 0 vote.
Municipal elections
Scales has increased her numbers over the past month to 19 percent of voters.
Local news
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a one-time premium payment of $5,000 for city employees.
Municipal elections
City Council District 1 became vacant after the death of three-term Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger.
Municipal elections
Retired Montgomery County Administrator Donnie Mims announced that he is a candidate for a City Council vacancy.
