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Most respondents, some 80 percent, are not earning a living wage. Only 13 percent earn $15.65 per hour or more.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey kicks off broadband tour, announcing state progress
Ivey removes APLS board member who criticized threats against agency’s budget
Ivey provides update on Dolly Parton Imagination Library expansion
Ivey announces new round of appointments
Gov. Ivey awards $2.5 million to fight homelessness in Alabama
- Legislature
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
2024 school choice bill in Alabama: Size and scope under close watch
Orr proposes bill to cut tax nursing items, feminine hygiene products
Committee continues work to determine distribution of opioid settlement funds
- Economy
- National
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan bill to assist rural hospitals
- Education
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023
- Health
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
Plaintiffs argue court should block Cannabis Commission from using scores
- Opinion
Poll stories
Health
The poll found 63 percent of consumers are satisfied with their current employer-provided coverage.
National
In Alabama, 55 percent of people surveyed supported abortion being legal in most or all cases, while only 12 percent support abortion being illegal...
State
The poll found that 79 percent of likely voters favor legal, medical cannabis in Alabama.
National
The vast majority of Republicans, 77 percent, according to the survey, oppose criminalization before fetal viability.
State
According to the latest Census data, women make up 51.7 percent of the state's population of just over 5 million people.
National
As of May of this year, 18 states have enacted bans on transgender athletes being able to participate in sports.
Elections
The runoff election to decide the Republican candidate for Alabama secretary of state is scheduled for June 21.
Congress
In the survey, Britt also leads on fighting inflation, protecting second amendment gun rights and securing the country’s Southern border.
Elections
The poll conducted by the Forestry Association shows Britt and Durant pulling away from Brooks, while Ivey holds a commanding lead.
