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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
Alabama awards $144 million in rural health care grants
Gov. Ivey announces latest appointments to Alabama boards and entities
Gov. Ivey welcomes Alabama students back for new school year
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions awarded $317 million NASA contract
ALL.SPACE wins federal agreement to scale satellite communications
TVA to raise data center rates, affecting North Alabama facilities
- National
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
Rep. Sewell champions passage of AGOA reauthorization in continuing resolution
Rep. Sewell to host live telephone town hall today
Analysis | Tuberville brief offers court a path to affirm dismissal
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
- Education
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Rep. Figures introduces Restoring Opportunity for Advanced Education Act
Students appeal UA magazine suspensions in First Amendment case
Birmingham invests additional $1 million into financial education, wealth-building program
- Health
Opinion | Proposed Medicare changes could make timely care harder for Alabama seniors
Rep. Sewell praises FDA approval of breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug
UAB announces David Standaert as new vice president for research
Alabama awards $144 million in rural health care grants
Alabama kindergarten vaccine exemptions reach 14-year high
- Opinion
Home sales stories
Economy
Alabama home sales bucked the traditional seasonal downturn in November, remaining stable month-over-month while prices saw an 18.5 percent annual increase.
Economy
Alabama saw 5,773 home sales in October, a decline from September and last year.
Economy
State home sales avoided the traditional seasonal decline, with economists attributing steady numbers to recent reductions in mortgage rates.
Economy
Alabama home sales rose in June, continuing a rebound, though activity remains below pre-2024 levels.
Economy
While total sales and median price edged down month-over-month, April’s figures still show significant year-over-year growth amid stable economic conditions.
Economy
Alabama recorded 4,876 home sales in December, which represents a 5.7 percent decrease from November.
Economy
Alabama recorded 5,168 home sales in November, a 5.9 percent increase over October’s figures.
Economy
Alabama recorded 5,340 home sales in September, a decrease of 10.6 percent over last month.
Economy
With 6,136 home sales, July marked the sixth consecutive month of increasing sales, showing a 13.1 percent rise.