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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | The disappearance of Donald Trump
Alabama Equality condemns Tuberville’s remarks about trans people
Analysis | Alabama says it had no choice. The record says it did.
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Opinion | We’re seeing the power of voting for yourself. Don’t stop
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
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
- Economy
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
- National
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Figures’ bill would fund college for public servants’ children
Britt calls for safeguards on automated license plate readers
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
DeKalb County gets ARC grant for economic development upgrades
- Education
Troy CTE expansion boosts Alabama workforce training
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
- Health
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
- Opinion
prison crisis stories
Featured Opinion
The ADOC has reviewed itself and determined that the real cause of its three botched executions were all of these laws.
Prisons
Michael Joe White and Reginald Rashard Davis were both confirmed dead between Feb. 15, and Feb. 22
Featured Opinion
The bid process that awarded YesCare with the state's $1.06 billion prison healthcare contract has many, many red flags.
Prisons
A former correctional lieutenant was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday with counts of use of excessive force and obstruction.
Featured Opinion
There are issues that most of Alabama knows we need to address. I’ll write about them over and over again.
Prisons
Accruing good time is currently treated as a rule that is rarely, if ever, suspended, not as a privilege.
Prisons
The policy change narrows the window for incarcerated individuals to be released based on good behavior.
Prisons
The prison system law enforcement division's participation in the school sweeps comes as overdoses and deaths inside prisons skyrocket.
News
The ADOC's Law Enforcement Services Division is investigating the surrounding circumstances of both deaths.