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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
All 14 Baldwin County mayors endorse Sen. Chris Elliott for reelection
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones holds gubernatorial campaign kickoff
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses John Roberts, Danielle Duggar and Jeff Monroe
Sen. Bernie Moreno endorses Barry Moore in Alabama Senate race
Associated General Contractors endorses Caroleene Dobson, Derek Chen
- Governor
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
Gov. Ivey wins inaugural Capital Legacy Impact Award
Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday
- Legislature
Girls’ Day At The Capitol to take place on December 16
Sen. Chris Elliott brings back Archives takeover bill
Online sales tax lawsuit pits Alabama’s biggest cities against counties, some lawmakers
Rep. Marcus Paramore appointed to House Ways and Means Education Committee
House speaker appoints Rep. Chad Robertson to Judiciary Committee
- Economy
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
- National
US Supreme Court hears Alabama’s appeal of death penalty stay
Rep. Sewell votes for NDAA, military pay raise and HBCU funds
Rep. Sewell applauds committee passage of AGOA reauthorization
Sens. Britt and Tuberville sign onto “Back the Blue Act”
Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
- Education
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
UA defends magazine closures as free speech group weighs further involvement
University of Alabama System announces 2026 class of Capitol Scholars
- Health
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
The “all politics” healthcare project in Hoover that’s rewriting state regulations
- Opinion
Opinion | Doug Jones has brought excitement to the governor’s race, but can he win?
Opinion | MAGA’s hidden assault on pluralism endangers America’s constitutional order
Opinion | Medical cannabis could soon find its way to Alabama patients
Opinion | Alabama’s death machinery is now driven by politics, not justice
Opinion | The disciplined citizen is disappearing—and the republic is disappearing with them
Rep. Matt Simpson stories
Legislature
Simpson discussed working to shift legal precedent regulating the use of the death penalty during a Monday media appearance.
Legislature
The legislation will be reintroduced during the 2026 Legislative Session.
Legislature
Givhan discussed a proposed bill to allow the death penalty for child rape cases during a Wednesday radio appearance.
Legislature
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved HB49 which proposes the death penalty for child rape and sodomy under 12.
Legislature
At Daphne High School, the $100,000 grant will fund the School Safety Initiative, aimed at enhancing campus security.
Legislature
With only two days remaining in the legislative session, the bill may have been dealt a fatal blow.
State
McDonald's resignation comes a few days after he inadvertently admitted to breaking ethics rules during a radio interview.
Legislature
The House passed HB227 by Rep. Matt Simpson on a vote of 79-9, largely along party lines.
Legislature
The ethics overhaul bill has undergone a number of changes since the first draft was introduced, and more changes are coming.