Education
Doug Jones wants to stop the CHOOSE Act in its tracks. Thank God.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
PSC candidate McNeil pushes Alabama data center accountability plan
Dixon has no “immediate plans” to run for another public office after CD6 loss
Doug Jones calls for data center transparency in Lowndes County
Opinion | Lost in the Mail
CD2 race draws national heat, as Figures, Marques face partisan scrutiny
- Governor
Gov. Ivey welcomes Alabama students back for new school year
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to four agencies
Gov. Ivey proclaims Will Roberts Day in honor of 15-year-old cancer victim
Gov. Ivey recaps Alabama’s showing at Farnborough International Airshow
Gov. Ivey announces additional state agency appointments
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
- Economy
Alabama Community College System approves workforce allocations
Die casting company 2A USA making $32M investment to expand Auburn facility
Rep. Sewell visits grocery store “to highlight Trump’s broken promise to lower prices”
NFIB survey: small business optimism continues to rise
Opinion | Alabama’s workforce future depends on expanding opportunity
- National
Alabama small businesses praise BOI reporting rule repeal
Sen. Britt introduces the Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026
Rhett Marques wins GOP nomination in redrawn 2nd Congressional District
Rep. Sewell marks 61st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Britt hails USDA’s $35 million for feral swine control
- Education
Public schools vs. the Loch Ness Monster and the absurd CHOOSE Act
Alabama education department budget holds staffing flat as costs rise
Alabama Community College System approves workforce allocations
Ensler touts expansion of public school conflict resolution, counseling initiatives
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Yearbys
- Health
East Alabama Health to operate and manage Medical Center Barbour
Alabama Big 10 Mayors make mental health a priority, convene experts in Mobile to advance solutions
VA launches national psilocybin therapy trial with Birmingham, Tuscaloosa sites
UA System expands nursing programs amid Alabama shortage
UAB awards grants to study atherosclerosis advancement and MYC-driven cancers
- Opinion
education stories
Featured Opinion
A century after Scopes, the fight over who controls acceptable knowledge remains alive in classrooms, statehouses and Washington across America.
Education
Officials said the plan aims to move adults off the sidelines by tying credentials, training and support services directly to jobs.
Municipal elections
Huntsville City Schools Board Vice President Ryan Renaud says he wants a final term to complete work on unitary status, capital improvements and fiscal...
Legislature
The Alabama House approved a measure giving most state colleges more power to fire faculty, despite Democratic concerns it targets diversity, equity and inclusion.
Legislature
Alabama voters would ultimately have to approve the constitutional amendment if it clears the Senate.
Education
Governor Kay Ivey highlighted Alabama's improved national rankings in math and reading while designating a week to honor the state's public schools.
Governor
Among Ivey's priorities are expanding public funding for private schools and activating a flood notification system.
Elections
The educator cited frustration with both political parties and emphasized conservative principles in his potential independent bid.
State
HB86 would require Alabama’s parole board to positively consider rehabilitation, low recidivism risk, work and education when reviewing parole decisions.