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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Associated General Contractors PAC endorses Rick Pate for lieutenant governor
Allen asks for redistricting case’s appeal back to SCOTUS
Chad Chig Martin’s final campaign centers around uniting Alabama
Wes Allen touts first fundraising report for lieutenant governor campaign
Pamela Casey’s AG campaign leads with statewide donations
- Governor
Gov. Ivey introduces new First Dog of Alabama
Gov. Ivey appoints David Reed as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
Gov. Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as Public Service Commission president
Sen. Tuberville centers Trump in his gubernatorial campaign
Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending
- Legislature
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
New Alabama vape law bans flavored e-cigarettes in stores
Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength
A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare
Alabama passes 12-bill package to strengthen military support, jobs, bases
- Economy
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
- National
Lawsuit challenging Alabama real estate board’s racial quota dismissed
Montgomery leaders speak out against federal closure of Job Corps
Allen asks for redistricting case’s appeal back to SCOTUS
Rep. Sewell calls on U.S. labor secretary to save Job Corps
Sen. Britt discusses budget proposal with commerce secretary
- Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
- Health
Department of Public Health warns of suspected measles case in Lee County
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
- Opinion
Opinion | Kids Count study shows us what’s harming our children. We don’t care
Opinion | Alabama’s HB 445 defies reason, punishes what it can’t explain
Opinion | It’s not too late to be on the right side
Opinion | Would Alabama GOP reject Bruce Pearl over donations or his Jewish advocacy?
More taxpayer money for lawyers as medical cannabis debacle rolls on
Lee County stories
Legislature
On Friday, President Donald J. Trump (R) and his wife, Melania, visited southern Lee County which was ravaged by a tornado touchdown that killed...
Environment
In response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s request on March 4, President Donald Trump approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Lee County on Tuesday triggering...
National
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the Senate floor on Monday about the tornadoes that passed through...
National
On Sunday, Alabama was struck by devastating tornados. Several counties were hit; but nowhere was the damage more severe than in rural Lee County...
News
At least 23 people are dead after a series of severe storms and a potential tornado hit a rural area of Lee County south...
Education
If you live anywhere in Lee County, remember to go to the polls to vote on whether or not to reauthorize existing property taxes...
News
It took two years of review, but the Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals has made a decision on former Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard’s...
News
Former Gov. Robert Bentley said during a recent deposition that he was pressured by lawmakers, attorneys and major donors on numerous occasions during the...
News
On Monday, when Alabama Power Company CEO Mark Crosswhite withdrew the company’s membership from the Business Council of Alabama, he was following a pattern...