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Researchers cited gaps in health care, child care and school funding as barriers to better outcomes across the rural region.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power
Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race
Alabama absentee voting deadlines for 2026 General Election
- Governor
- 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
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
- National
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
Opinion | September 11: Always remember
Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments
Figures introduces bipartisan legislation to combat “chameleon carriers”
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
- Education
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
Ivey highlights Alabama family benefiting from CHOOSE Act
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
- Health
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
- Opinion
K-12 education stories
Education
Governor Kay Ivey created a commission to study screen-based instruction in Alabama schools, potentially shaping education legislation during the 2027 Legislative Session.
Education
An Alabama Senate committee advanced legislation Thursday requiring public schools to exclusively teach sexual risk avoidance, effectively rebranding abstinence-only sex education.
Education
The commission approved Ignite Academy and Under the Oaks, denied Invictus and AAHS’s Birmingham replication, and considered HBCU-charter partnerships.
Education
The Renewing Alabama’s Investment in Student Excellence Act would establish a process to provide additional funding for public K-12 schools.
Education
The innovation challenge will rethink the connections between K-12 education, higher education and careers.
Featured Opinion
We know the answers to fixing struggling schools. But a lot of people would just rather take the money and run.
Opinion
Too many Alabama schools, teachers, students, and families are still dealing with some of the same old stubborn and recurring obstacles.
Elections
Ivey also announced dates for the special election in House District 63 to fill Poole's former House seat.
Legislature
The budget has passed both chambers and will go to the governor's desk if the Senate concurs with changes.