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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
Gov. Ivey signs the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act
- Legislature
Bill to close Alabama primaries takes first step toward becoming law
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing
Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee holds public hearing on prison oversight legislation
- Economy
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Retail giant expands baby departments, adds products at Alabama stores
Small business optimism dips as sales improve but costs rise
- National
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Sen. Britt celebrates former BSC campus chosen as new USCG training center
Navy to open major defense industrial facility in Alabama
Senate passes bill to protect online privacy for young users
Rep. Sewell votes for Iran War Powers Resolution
- Education
Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing
Opinion | A decade of strengthening public schools through educational choice
House committee advances bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in schools
Troy University hosts $10,000 pitch competition and business workshops
- Health
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
- Opinion
Opinion | The things we leave behind
Opinion | A party like it’s 1986
Opinion | A decade of strengthening public schools through educational choice
Opinion | Political parties never win when they protect power instead of listening to voters
Opinion | The cost–benefit analysis of mercy in capital punishment
ICE stories
Featured Opinion
America was built by brave men and women who didn't cower and give up their rights out of fear. Only cowards would do that.
Legislature
Debate continued over whether the bill would lead law enforcement to use racial profiling to enforce immigration law.
News
Two civilian deaths in Minneapolis raise urgent questions about constitutional limits, immigration enforcement, accountability, and whether federal power still answers to law.
News
Federal immigration raids in Minnesota leave two citizens dead, children detained, and governors from both parties warning of constitutional and public safety consequences.
Featured Opinion
HB13, a pandering immigration enforcement bill, is a poorly written, poorly intended piece of legislation that attacks some of the country's most basic rights.
Legislature
During a contentious public hearing, state lawmakers dismissed testimony from citizens, asserting their concerns about the new immigration bill were financially motivated fear.
Featured Opinion
It was easy to predict what happened in Minneapolis. It's what happens every time we give too much power and too little oversight.
Congress
Britt discussed ongoing healthcare negotiations and the Trump administration’s immigration policy during a recent panel.
News
Since the collaboration began October 27, 242 people encountered during commercial vehicle checks were referred to federal authorities.