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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
- Legislature
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
House Republicans honor state Rep. Randall Shedd with “Iron Award”
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
- National
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Tuberville praises Trump picks Kash Patel and Linda McMahon
House passes $895B defense bill, boosts pay and supports North Alabama
Rep. Sewell votes for 2025 National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Britt receives Salvation Army’s “Fight for Good” Award
- Education
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Josh Moon stories
Featured Opinion
Democrats brought health care, better roads, bridges, internet, sewer and water lines, and money for schools. What have Republicans done?
Featured Opinion
The same people who spend all year tearing down everything King worked for will be sending out his quotes.
Featured Opinion
Some USA alums were critical of the Bonner hire. But in this state, he might just be the best option.
Opinion
Our state needs to improve this year. Get vaccinated, don’t be a jerk, and by all means, let’s try to make 2022 better.
Featured Opinion
College football players are finally getting some of the pay they deserve. American workers could learn a lesson from that.
Featured Opinion
Despite all the bluster about protecting life, Alabama is one of the deadliest states in America.
Featured Opinion
With no second party to force debate and compromise, Alabama's government will continue to drift towards the far-right fringes.
Featured Opinion
No matter how much they might want to be better, Kay Ivey and GOP leaders are bending to the base.