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Physicians are backing legislation to allow needle-free epinephrine options in schools, saying the added flexibility could prevent fatal allergic reactions.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | Alabama GOP attorney general primary turns costly, bitter and unsettled
Alabama Realtors PAC announces 2026 House, Senate endorsements
Opinion | Very few open or contested state House races
Voting rights experts call for Congressional action at hearing hosted by Rep. Sewell
Opinion | Democratic debates have been an embarrassment. Doug Jones should keep avoiding them
- Governor
Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm retires
Gov. Ivey awards funding for programs assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault
Gov. Ivey awards funds to south Alabama organizations assisting victims
Gov. Kay Ivey is very popular, but will it transfer to her successor?
Gov. Ivey awards three grants to aid domestic violence victims, train law enforcement
- Legislature
- Economy
Alabama labor groups host Workers’ Week of Action kickoff
Opinion | Alabama takes a stand for small business fairness
Alabama spring home sales rise, but trail last year
Innovate Alabama launches $15M fund to retain, scale early-stage companies
Small business optimism falls as oil prices fuel uncertainty
- National
Voting rights experts call for Congressional action at hearing hosted by Rep. Sewell
Figures unveils rural bill package focused on health, land-grant universities
Sens. Britt, Fetterman discuss operations in Iran, social media regulations
Rep. Sewell to host shadow subcommittee hearing on voting rights
Strong secures postal audit, ZIP code review for North Alabama
- Education
Emmett Till exhibit opens at Civil Rights Memorial Center
Figures unveils rural bill package focused on health, land-grant universities
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
Stillman announces Magic Johnson as 150th anniversary commencement speaker
Alabama recognized for pre-K quality for 20th year
- Health
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
Free healthcare clinic served more than 465 patients in Montgomery
Opinion | Are we eating ourselves to death?
Judge lets Birmingham water utility end fluoridation
Alabama doctors urge safe drug disposal on Take Back Day
- Opinion
Opinion | North Alabama deserves better than an $85 billion rail merger
Opinion | Very few open or contested state House races
Opinion | The fight now isn’t left vs. right. It’s forward vs. backward
Opinion | Democratic debates have been an embarrassment. Doug Jones should keep avoiding them
Opinion | Justice and politics cannot serve the same master
Sen. April Weaver stories
Governor
The Child Predator Death Penalty Act, a major priority for conservative leaders, has the potential to shift broader legal precedents regarding executions.
Legislature
The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.
Legislature
The Alabama Senate passed legislation making child predators eligible for the death penalty and required age filters for inappropriate app store content.
Legislature
The Senate Healthcare Policy Committee considered SB80 to require physicians in Alabama ERs, drawing physician support and rural healthcare concerns.
Legislature
Weaver was selected last week to co-chair a key committee, tasked with developing legislation to improve healthcare outcomes in rural Alabama.
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.
Health
Since 2011, at least seven rural hospitals in Alabama have closed their doors for good.