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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
Ivey signs “Dolly Day” proclamation in honor of Dolly Parton
Gov. Ivey hosts ADOC’s graduating class of 2026
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Hyundai to invest $500 million in Montgomery hybrid production
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
- National
Robertsdale players eligible to play today as AHSAA lawsuit drags on
Senate passes Britt’s bill giving clergy a second chance at Social Security
Strong pushes NWS radar upgrades for North Alabama
Aderholt announces ARC grants for Brilliant, Wallace State
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
- Education
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
Troy CTE expansion boosts Alabama workforce training
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
- Health
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
- Opinion
Donald Trump stories
Featured Opinion
As attacks shift from Islam to the Pope, the principle of religious liberty itself is being tested in American politics.
Courts
“Ask any American what our citizenship rule is and they’ll tell you, everyone born here is a citizen alike,” the ACLU attorney argued.
Featured Opinion
Trump has failed to deliver on every promise and sold out his base in every way imaginable. Yet, the loyalty for some doesn't fade.
Congress
President Donald Trump campaigned on “no new wars.” Now Alabama Republicans are praising his decision to begin “major combat operations” in Iran.
Elections
Vance joined Donald Trump Wednesday in backing Moore’s Senate bid, calling the candidate a proven ally for the America First agenda.
News
Invitation by Trump family places Wahl among CEOs, investors, and policymakers overseeing trillions in capital at Palm Beach forum.
Party politics
Stan Cooke announced his candidacy for Alabama Republican Party chairman Friday, vowing to unify the organization and advance an "America First" agenda.
Elections
A new survey finds high undecided voters, structural advantages for statewide officials and a potential Katie Britt endorsement testing stronger than Trump’s.
Featured Opinion
From Springsteen to Lamar, protest songs expose when legality shields injustice and force moral reckonings politics tries to delay.