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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Nell Brown announces run for House District 15: “I’m going to fight for us all”
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Mike Elliott for House District 13
Secretary of state concludes Board of Registrars summer trainings
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Chris Elliott in Senate District 32
Prefiled bill would prevent faithless presidential electors in Alabama
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces second round of 2025 Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants
Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper
Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB
Gov. Ivey deploys search and rescue team to Texas
Opinion | Reappointing Gwathney would be a grave mistake for Alabama justice
- Legislature
State lawmakers will try again to require national anthem weekly in public schools
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
Rep. Phillip Ensler announces decision not to seek reelection
Lawmakers continue pursuit to push joint custody
- Economy
Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report reveals increased home sales
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey
Sloss Tech Pitch Competition winner awarded $50K to grow innovative startup
- National
SPLC lawsuit prevents Job Corps centers from closing
Sen. Britt celebrates $25M grant for Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority
Sen. Britt leads letter advocating for NIH research funding
Gov. Ivey announces appointment of Deborah Tillman as Mobile County district judge
Rep. Sewell announces employer lineup for 14th Annual Job Fair
- Education
Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit
Montgomery teacher heads to D.C. for C-SPAN’s Educators’ Conference
Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds
APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids
Jim Purcell recognized with SHEEO’s 2025 Exceptional Leader Award
- Health
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Renewal Project announces statewide launch
EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
- Opinion
Opinion | Power doesn’t hide in shadows—it hides in disclosure forms
Opinion | TVA remains committed to our mission of building energy generation
Opinion | State auditor’s campaign consulting exposes potential legal loopholes
Opinion | We are living in a graceless, gilded and lawless age
Opinion | Alabama could do better by its kids. We know the way
Mobile stories
Municipal elections
Two former mayoral hopefuls united behind Representative Barbara Drummond, pledging to work for a stronger, safer, and more inclusive Mobile.
Municipal elections
Jones announced Tuesday his endorsement of state Rep. Barbara Drummond in her campaign for mayor.
News
In Birmingham, the free Birmingham Earth Day EV Showcase will be at The Market at Pepper Place in Lakeview.
Environment
The legislation resulted from an abrupt decision by the Mobile Area Water System to permanently close Big Creek Lake.
Municipal elections
The Connie Hudson for Mayor campaign officially introduced its senior leadership team.
Municipal elections
The video lays out her vision for a Mobile that works for everyone.
Municipal elections
The Mobile mayoral election will take place on Aug. 26, 2025.
Municipal elections
Her political career started in 2001, when she was elected to the Mobile city council.
News
An Alabama Amazon employee will receive paid time off after initial reporting to the contrary.