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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Lumpkin kicks off campaign for House District 60
Sweetser slams Trump admin’s compilation of Americans’ data
Attorney General Marshall announces campaign to fill Tuberville’s Senate seat
Rep. Dale Strong declines Senate run, seeks House reelection
Meet the former executive, entrepreneur running for Tuberville’s Senate seat
- Governor
Sen. Tuberville centers Trump in his gubernatorial campaign
Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
Gov. Ivey signs House Bill 202 and House Bill 199
Gov. Ivey signs “Powering Growth” plan into law
- Legislature
New Alabama vape law bans flavored e-cigarettes in stores
Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength
A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare
Alabama passes 12-bill package to strengthen military support, jobs, bases
The impact of Alabama’s new hemp and CBD restrictions
- Economy
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
- National
Report: Huntsville was the clear choice for Space Command – again and again
Sen. Britt emphasizes child care issues in hearing with labor secretary
Sen. Britt reviews Birmingham Northern Beltline progress, economic impact
Sen. Britt sponsors bill to boost American-made cotton
AG Marshall: Louisiana SCOTUS case could “absolutely have an impact” on Alabama
- Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
employees stories
State
“We will not stand for this," one library associate said.
Opinion
I hope our elected leaders in Washington will stand with Alabama’s business owners and our hard-working employees.
Economy
A net 22 percent of owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months.
Legislature
The sponsor said her intent was not to criminalize youth but to offer some protection to employees of juvenile detention facilities.
Opinion
We observe Labor Day not to usher in football season but to honor those who labor.
State
Thanks to the generosity of state employees across Alabama, the SCC raised $793,33.01, surpassing its goal of $780,000.
State
Workforce is a hot topic in 2021 with no shortage of discussions about labor force participation rates, employee retention and labor shortages.
Featured Opinion
More than 85 percent of Alabamians identify as Christians, and very few branches of Christianity have any instruction regarding vaccines.
State
Staff who completed five, 15, 20 and 25 years of service were honored.