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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
ABPAC endorses Derek Chen for Alabama State Auditor
Grant Blackburn announces candidacy for Baldwin County District Court judge
Rep. Terri Collins endorses Patrick Johnson as successor for HD8 seat
Jones vows to remove APLS members if elected governor
Poll finds Trump endorsements not decisive as Alabama GOP primaries remain wide open
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey signs law to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping
Gov. Ivey shares support for energy cost bill package
Governor announces appointments including Baldwin and Cullman County circuit judgeships
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey awards $4.5M to help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient
- Legislature
Tuberville backs PSC change
Lawmakers fast-track bill to replace Public Service Commission elections with appointments
Gov. Kay Ivey signs law to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping
Bill allowing removal of library board members advances out of the Senate
Alabama House passes income tax credit for food bank donations by farmers
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
- National
Sen. Britt join colleagues in introducing the CLEAR LABELS Act
Brookside accepts settlement, including $1.5 million compensation proposal
Commemorative coin for America’s 250th anniversary gets unanimous House support
Sen. Britt demands answers from Meta on youth safety allegations
Rep. Sewell Secures $9.5M in Direct Funding for Local Projects
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Health
Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame to induct 12 healthcare figures
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
- Opinion
Opinion | When PSC reform arrived, the rhetoric made a U-turn
Opinion | Voting for PSC members only matters if voters actually care
Opinion | Two groups have had an accomplished quadrennium
Opinion | Who are we killing Sonny Burton for?
Opinion | Why the Netflix-Warner Bros. merger makes sense for a generation that grew up streaming
Health stories
Health
UAB professor Dr. Michael Saag broke down the vaccine approval process and explained why our vaccines are so safe and effective.
Featured Opinion
Hoover officials entered into a very odd lease to kick off its massive health care development.
Featured Opinion
Singling out one, tiny aspect of one of the unhealthiest populations in the world seems designed to punish, not help.
Local news
The sheriff evacuated the jail a year ago, claiming mold threatened the health and safety of inmates and staff.
Legislature
Alabama has one of the highest female incarceration rates in the Southeast and the third highest infant mortality rate in the country.
Legislature
The bill's sponsor, Sen. April Weaver, R-Brierfield, said that the legislation is "based on fundamental truths that are as old as the Book of...
State
The Poarch Creeks have quietly built an impressive non-gaming business portfolio and turned gambling revenue into a health, education and wellness boon for the...
Health
The health provider warned of a funding crisis and a potential $228M reserve loss by 2027 amid rising medical costs.
Health
Patients across Alabama will have access to free genetic tests and clinical insights about medications and risks for certain chronic diseases.