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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Undocumented woman charged for voting fraud, but research shows noncitizen voting is rare and overstated
Analysis: 2026 election cycle could be a wild one
Poll: Figures takes big lead in CD2 race
Alabama Democrats make last minute filing to certify candidates
Montgomery mayor formally endorses Figures in 2nd District race
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support
Gov. Ivey holds bill signing ceremony for Union Economic Incentive Bill
Gov. Ivey announces $30 million in GoMESA funded projects
Gov. Ivey announces appointment of business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance
- Legislature
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters
105 legislators achieve 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24
Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction
Bill would block sex offenders from serving as first responders
- Economy
- National
Punchbowl News hosts conversation with Sen. Katie Britt in Birmingham
11th Circuit denies rehearing request in Alabama’s transgender healthcare ban
Rep. Sewell reviews updates on her work via Telephone Town Hall
Sen. Britt advances $5.29 million for Tuskegee University’s aviation program
Rep. Sewell to host live Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday
- Education
ASU’s 2024 fall student enrollment increases
PARCA Report: Third-grade ELA proficiency jumps
Alabama’s community colleges report highest enrollment in decade
Gov. Ivey makes appointments to Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Dobson faces scrutiny over “segregation academy” ties amid education push
- Health
Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor
CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee
Here’s how Alabamians can fight insurance red tape that delays medical care
Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
- Opinion
Opinion | Maybe it’s not the guns
Opinion | Jack Hawkins’s legacy at Troy is a triumph of leadership and service
Opinion | Donald Trump now lives in his own world
Opinion | Alabama politics has been affected by presidential assassination attempts
Labor Day: Honoring the workers who power America, Alabama
disabilities stories
Courts
The lawsuits allege children are being segregated in on-site “schools” at residential treatment facilities and are not given the same educational opportunities.
Governor
Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars.
Local news
The program will help provide employment opportunities for individuals living with disabilities.
State
The first 101 qualified ABLE Savings Plan account owners received a $101 contribution into their newly opened accounts.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey signed Alabama Act 2021-514 to establish this incentive to aid the disability community in their savings journey.
State
ABLE covers a variety of expenses, from medical costs to education, assistive technology, service animals, housing, transportation and more.
Opinion
“What do you do for a living?” We’ve all asked or been asked that question. It’s a great conversation starter that helps us learn...
Elections
The Southern Poverty Law Center released a statement announcing their new Voting Rights Team and encouraging the state of Alabama to increase voter turnout...
Economy
Alabama workers with disabilities are leaving jobs in the state, but nationally, workers with disabilities started working at 111,804 jobs. According to the 2018...