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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
- Legislature
Alabama House Republicans want to require “Gulf of America” name change
Alabama House passes presumptive Medicaid coverage for prenatal care
Nonprofit advocacy group shares support bill for incarcerated pregnant women
Speaker: Legislature advances key bills in second week of 2025 session
Rep. Clouse appointed chairman of Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously
Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall
Sen. Britt’s “Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act” passes Senate committee
Co-founder of Stand Up Mobile speaks on upcoming 2nd Congressional District trial
- Education
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
- Health
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
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | Instead of school prayer, we should mandate constitutional training for lawmakers
Opinion | Fighting obesity requires bold solutions. Proposed Medicare rule is just that
Opinion | Patients and PBMs
Opinion | SB132 is a useless ban that creates crime instead of fighting it
Opinion | America can no longer identify the bad guys
HBCUs stories
Education
With Alabama boasting the largest number of HBCUs in the nation, these institutions contribute significantly to the state’s economy.
Education
Wims assumed the AAMU presidency in January 2022.
Education
The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Board of Commissioners has granted a 10-year reaffirmation.
Education
This initiative could transform the educational landscape of Birmingham.
State
The addition of the new team members marks a significant milestone for Innovate Alabama.
Congress
It includes a pay raise for service members, research funding for HBCUs, and investments in Alabama’s military installations.
Environment
Miles College hosted an environmental justice symposium in collaboration with the EPA and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health.
Education
A trio of Stillman College professors was awarded a $150,000 grant as part of Mozilla's Responsible Computing Challenge.
Education
There are 14 historically black institutions in Alabama, giving the state the highest number in the country.