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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Sen. Merika Coleman initiates district-wide tour addressing maternity ward closure
ALGOP to host presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at pre-debate reception
BCA makes second round of judicial endorsements, does not endorse for chief justice
Key information ahead of the next Republican presidential debate in Alabama
Crowded race for new congressional district settles at 21
- Governor
- Legislature
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
- Economy
Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday”
Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
Alabama’s real estate market remains down in October
New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama
- National
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
- Education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
- Health
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores
- Opinion
Opinion | Cannabis Commission can make a true impact with Hornet Medicinals
Opinion | There is no easy or quick fix for Alabama’s gambling situation
Opinion | The way forward for the Medical Cannabis Commission: Follow the law
Judge JC Love Honored as Community Hero at Annual Turkey Day Classic
Opinion | Career politicians, good or bad?
economic impact stories
Aerospace and Defense
The total economic impact of military personnel and defense contracts across Alabama amounts to $50.3 billion.
Economy
The Alabama Community College System directly impacts 98,923 jobs in the state, representing about 2.7 percent of Alabama’s gross state product.
Economy
The impact of the state's tourism industry has more than doubled in size over the past decade.
Public safety
Gun violence costs the state about $15.4 billion in an average year.
Economy
Southern Research sold the company's Maryland facility and plans to invest more on its Birmingham campus.
State
Walker has served as the 36th commander of the Anniston Army Depot, the largest employer in Calhoun County, since July 2019.
Elections
The endorsement by the foresters follows an endorsement by the powerful Business Council of Alabama.
State
“I continue to be amazed as I learn who my music has impacted or affected,” Lee Greenwood said.
News
The decision to base the unit at Maxwell is a major development for Montgomery.
