Education
Several schools still lagged behind with less than 50 percent of students college and career ready.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Voting rights groups sue state over voter purge
UA political science professor comments on Trump-Harris debate
Polls, panels and pundits agree: Kamala Harris was the clear winner of debate
Voter registration surges nationwide with Harris’s run, but Alabama lags behind
Absentee voting deadlines for the Nov. 5 general election
- Governor
Ivey sets Tuesday meeting to fire Veterans Affairs commish
Gov. Kay Ivey marks “National Preparedness Month,” calls on Alabamians to take action
Gov. Ivey awards $875,000 to assist with rape victim support
Gov. Ivey holds bill signing ceremony for Union Economic Incentive Bill
Gov. Ivey announces $30 million in GoMESA funded projects
- Legislature
Rep. England again files bill to create parole board oversight
New pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax to create education revenue
Pre-filed bill would extend work-related cancer benefits to volunteer firefighters
105 legislators achieve 100 percent NFIB Voting Records for 2023-24
Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction
- Economy
CWA reaches tentative agreement with AT&T, strike ends
New study sheds light on the commercial construction industry’s economic impact on Alabama
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street job growth stalls in August
AT&T workers on strike over alleged unfair labor practices
Clean energy is powering a stronger future for Alabama
- National
Freedom to Read Foundation backs plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit
Tuberville’s Pentagon claims debunked: No misconduct found in Austin hospitalization
Sen. Britt speaks out online against Right to IVF Act vote
Tuberville perpetuates misinformation surrounding migrants
Sen. Britt leads push for ROAD to Housing Act to tackle affordable housing crisis
- Education
- Health
Fertility doctor speaks on IVF, HOPE with Fertility Services Act
Prior authorization delays “disheartening” as patients suffer, says Alabama doctor
CDC awards $2.975 million to Alabama maternal health committee
Here’s how Alabamians can fight insurance red tape that delays medical care
Atmore Community Hospital receives $2 million grant
- Opinion
PARCA stories
State
Only Tennessee had lower tax collections per capita, and that is excluding the state lottery, which would put Alabama dead last.
Education
Average scores are down from a pre-pandemic high for the class of 2017.
Health
PARCA executive director Ryan Hankins said the state is finally positioned to be able to afford expansion.
State
The state’s population increased to a level higher than any time in more than a decade.
Education
But the rate still remains below pre-pandemic levels.
State
Meanwhile, the state had among the highest sales tax in the U.S.
Economy
Even with the increased revenue from tax collections over the previous fiscal year, inflation will still cost the state government.
Education
While test scores are improving, the study highlights that there is still "a long way to go."
News
73 percent, or nearly three-quarters of those responding, believe that too little is being spent on education, according to the poll.