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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Carl and Moore set to debate in January
Republican presidential hopefuls debate who is best alternative to Trump
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Trump’s bid for presidency
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals
Sen. Merika Coleman initiates district-wide tour addressing maternity ward closure
- Governor
- Legislature
ACLU releases “State House to Prison Pipeline” evaluation of legislative session
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
- Economy
Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday”
Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
Alabama’s real estate market remains down in October
New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama
- National
A hill Tuberville couldn’t hold
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
- Education
Alabama’s Education Commission unveils a bold plan to transform public schools
Alabama gets an ‘A’ in personal finance education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
- Health
Alabama midwife shares perspective on stats showing racial disparity
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
- Opinion
Opinion | Lister Hill, one of Alabama’s greatest U.S. senators
Opinion | Permitting reform needed to unlock energy investments
Opinion | Is there a reason medical cannabis licensing has been so flawed?
Opinion | Alabama’s drift towards authoritarianism endangers ADAH independence
Opinion | Despite the headlines, American Christianity is not monolithic
health insurance stories
Opinion
Comprehensive coverage plans that include access to mental health care can be invaluable to those who need it.
Health
Medicare Open Enrollment began Saturday, Oct.15, and will remain open until Dec. 7.
Opinion
Expanding Medicaid is more than just adding job opportunities. This will literally save lives.
News
The grant will be used for Enroll Alabama, AIDS Alabama’s health care navigator program.
Health
Alabama is one of 12 states that has chosen not to expand Medicaid.
Economy
Officials say the provisions in the bill would help about a million small business owners and employees as well as self-employed individuals.
Health
Reports show Alabama has the lowest average annual single premium and the second-lowest family premium among employers nationwide.
Health
A separate report shows Black Alabamians, women make up a disproportionate percentage of low wage workers without health insurance.
Featured Opinion
"Do you get to keep your health coverage for the next five years after leaving or getting laid off from a job?"
