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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama AFL-CIO endorses Sheila McNeil for Public Service Commission
Doug Jones significantly outraised Tuberville in July, per campaign finance reports
What Alabama voters need for the August 11 special primary
Manufacture Alabama endorses Gary Palmer for reelection to Congress
Opinion | New governor’s poll: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to four agencies
Gov. Ivey proclaims Will Roberts Day in honor of 15-year-old cancer victim
Gov. Ivey recaps Alabama’s showing at Farnborough International Airshow
Gov. Ivey announces additional state agency appointments
Gov. Ivey creates commission to study screen-based learning in schools
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
- Economy
NFIB July Jobs Report: Small Business Employment Index picks back up
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should act now to avoid a repeat of Arizona’s SNAP crisis
Rep. Sewell announces employer lineup for 15th annual job fair in Selma
Huntsville music officer talks growth, community impact
Opinion | Why I oppose the proposed data center in Lowndes County
- National
Rep. Sewell marks 61st anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965
Sen. Britt hails USDA’s $35 million for feral swine control
Sen. Britt introduces bill to strip LGBTQ+ protections from Title IX
Greg Cook fields Senate questions on Alabama federal judgeship nomination
Sen. Britt backs Todd Blanche as attorney general nomination advances
- Education
Alabama Arise joins national campaign to support public schools
Birmingham City Council approves $45 million for career center, schools and student programs
Birmingham proposes $45 million investment in student careers
Alabama launches new “Alabama Career Pathways” initiative to strengthen workforce pipeline
Gov. Ivey creates commission to study screen-based learning in schools
- Health
UA System expands nursing programs amid Alabama shortage
UAB awards grants to study atherosclerosis advancement and MYC-driven cancers
ACLU report exposes Alabama maternal health care crisis
Report urges further transparency for Alabama crisis pregnancy centers
Montgomery billboard thanks Congress for supporting cancer research funding
- Opinion
Opinion | The kindness gap
Opinion | New governor’s poll: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?
Opinion | Why democratic socialism is gaining—and what America risks
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers should act now to avoid a repeat of Arizona’s SNAP crisis
Opinion | Documentary on Alabama’s Randy Owen premieres August 8 on APTV
James Madison stories
Elections
Alabama’s $40.6 million primary spending reveals how money, access and human nature can reshape the obligations of public office itself.
Featured Opinion
Federalist 10 warned against faction. Alabama’s GOP primaries now test whether leadership can govern beyond fear and grievance.
Featured Opinion
History warns us that republics crumble when ambition outpaces virtue. But hope remains in those who choose service over self.
Health
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey issued a statewide order that all restaurants close dine-in services. Bars have been closed across the state and nursing homes...
National
On this day, in 1787, the delegates to the United States Constitutional Convention signed the Constitution. Today is a holiday that recognizes both the...
Opinion
I will begin this article with a simple question: Is Public Education aRight? One may be reluctant to respond, after reading the title of...
National
Thursday, former Chief Justice Roy Moore announced that he will be a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Moore told reporters that the right to...
Opinion
On October 3rd, 1863, President Lincoln issued a Proclamation on Thanksgiving establishing the fourth Thursday of November as a national holiday, encouraging every American...
Featured Opinion
By Sam McLure Alabama Political Report Have you met the man who wears his underwear on his head? This may sound too absurd for...