Legislature
SB156, which failed on its first vote, was reconsidered and passed before the Senate adjourned Tuesday.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
AFA announces its endorsement of Matt Woods for Alabama Senate District 5
- Governor
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
- Legislature
Alabama Legislature passes paid parental leave for state workers
House Legislative Week 6 Recap: House passes tax cuts, pro-family bills
Alabama House votes to eliminate state sales tax on essential items
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
Rep. Shane Stringer files bill to reopen Big Creek Lake for recreational usage
- Economy
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
- National
Rep. Sewell pans President Trump’s attempt to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education
Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts
Riley Gaines, Trump push national PBM reform as Alabama debates state bills
Marshall asks U.S. Supreme Court to OK religious charter schools
Sen. Britt calls for age verification enforcement on social media applications
- Education
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
- Health
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
- Opinion
Opinion | Freedom slips away quietly — unless we choose to defend it
Opinion | Protecting those who inspire our children
Opinion | Voters deserve better than cowardice from elected leaders
Opinion | The first half of the 2025 session has been impressive, but the best is yet to come
Opinion | The cost of MAGA
Gov. Ivey stories
Education
Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change.
Legislature
The exemption, which Ivey dramatically expanded in 2023, might now be allowed to expire due to fears about its cost.
Elections
Ivey announces a special election for Senate District 5 after Greg Reed’s appointment to the Department of Workforce.
Prisons
Derrick Dearman was executed for the murder of five people and one unborn child in Citronelle in 2016, marking the fifth execution of 2024.
State
Gov. Ivey awarded the grant to the Covenant Rescue Group, a non-profit that trains law enforcement and assists in operations.
Infrastructure
Alabama will receive $79 million over the next five years for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and vocational training in the field.
Featured Opinion
In a healthy democracy, would workers striving to improve their lives be met only by politicians’ scorn?
Governor
The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence is using the funds for a statewide training to enhance responses to assist victims.
Governor
“Alabamians are overwhelmingly opposed to these outrageous, Biden mandates," Ivey said.