Opinion
Unlike the trafficking of every other dangerous drug in this state, fentanyl trafficking does not have a mandatory prison sentence.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Congressional candidate Lee McInnis to host St. Clair County Town Hall
Doug Jones blasts SCOTUS ruling striking campaign finance limits
NAACP Alabama stresses voter education as election season heats up
Home Builders Association endorses Rhett Marques for Congress
Jerry Carl lands agriculture, home builder endorsements
- Governor
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to vote in today’s primary runoff election
- Legislature
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
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
Report: Funding public transit could close Alabama’s workforce shortage
US Steel invests $475 million in Fairfield plant
- National
Rep. Aderholt announces $16.17M secured for Swayback Bridge replacement
Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship
Alabama attorney general defends Auburn baseball prayers, Christian uniforms
Opinion | At 250, America does not need flattery. It needs fidelity
Lulu’s Law enacted, expanding emergency alerts for shark attacks
- Education
Troy University names Steve Grice interim dean for the Sorrell College of Business
Funding for upcoming school year’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts announced
Alabama attorney general defends Auburn baseball prayers, Christian uniforms
Alabama adds 64 First Class Pre-K classrooms for 2026
University of South Alabama gains state-of-the-art weather tools through partnership
- Health
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
Alabama lawmakers reflect on Dobbs decision on landmark ruling’s anniversary
- Opinion
Matt Simpson stories
Legislature
Rep. Chris England, D-Tuscaloosa, called the executive order an overreach that seems "retaliatory" to the recent prison work stoppage.
Legislature
The bill adds mandatory minimum sentences for people possessing amounts of fentanyl that signify an intent to distribute the deadly drug.
Elections
Representatives Terri Collins, Jim Carns, Reed Ingram, Paul Lee and Matt Simpson are all seeking re-election.
Legislature
Rep. Matt Simpson, R-Daphne, has been elected as the group’s freshmen representative.
Governor
Curbside voting was already banned administratively. This codifies that into Alabama law.
Legislature
Selling drug paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a church or school would mean a $250 fine on top of any other penalties.
Legislature
A bill to make it a crime to give a false statement to law enforcement advanced in the House Judiciary Committee.
Legislature
A violation of this law would be a Class A misdemeanor if passed.
Legislature
The House has the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights on Tuesday's proposed special order calendar