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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
Opinion | 99 problems, but the pledge ain’t one
Alabama Democratic Party convenes to reorganize August 8
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
- Opinion
SCOTUS stories
Courts
The case concerning the constitutionality of whether states can make indigent defendants pay schedule-based cash bail originated in Cullman County.
Congress
“Today was a historic win,” Sewell said. "It was a win for democracy itself.”
Courts
The court's conservative justices seemed to be searching for a way to back the state, but also offered criticism.
Courts
“We in Alabama are no strangers to the fight for fair representation,” Sewell said.
Courts
Dothan's Letitia Jackson, a plaintiff in the case, said the case boils down to simply ensuring her vote counts as much as your vote
Courts
Criticize the Court for perhaps not practicing what it preaches as it erects its fences, but heed its sermon.
Courts
Eric Johnston, who authored the 2019 abortion ban in question, said the process could move very quickly.
Elections
Faith in Action Alabama on March 25 is to unveil the group's plan to address voting rights.
Elections
A lawsuit alleges those maps likely violate the Voting Rights Act because they maintain just one majority-minority congressional district.