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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
- Economy
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
- National
Alabama lawmakers criticize Biden’s pardon of son Hunter
Aderholt discusses key takeaways from FY 2025 appropriations bill
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
- Education
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
- Health
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
Sebrina Martin stories
Party politics
The party's executive committee also selected a replacement for Sebrina Martin.
Elections
A subcommittee found substantial evidence that Martin violated bylaws of the party as well as multiple canons of judicial ethics.
Elections
The party has the power to remove a candidate from the ballot if they find their conduct to be incompatible with the position.
Elections
Martin has until July 8 to respond to the order and fight her disqualification.
Elections
Sebrina Martin adopted the newborn sibling of a minor client she represented in a 2016 dependency case.
Elections
The letter calls for appropriate action against Martin and even an investigation into the adoption of the children currently in her custody.
Elections
"Unreal. I'm shaking," Jasmine Martin said after watching the statement. Then she collected herself, hit "watch again" and prepared her response.
Elections
Sebrina Martin, the Democratic candidate for family court judge, released a statement Friday defending herself.
Elections
The court order detailed the bruising of Jonathan Martin as a key indicator of a "pattern of domestic violence" in the home.