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“The new project at Southern Research has the potential to be a particular benefit for healthcare in rural communities,” Gov. Ivey said.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
- Legislature
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Seven
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Economy
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
- National
Alabama politicians respond to Trump beginning a war with Iran
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
Rep. Aderholt to host Passport Fair in Florence
Alabama Sens. Britt and Tuberville decry Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs
Southern Research secures $2 million for scientific expansion projects
- Education
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs
Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
- Health
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Alabama AG urges AMA to disavow hormonal treatments for trans minors
- Opinion
Southern Research stories
Opinion
This kind of precision medicine is already happening today, but too few Alabamians are enjoying the benefits.
Health
The researchers partnered to send bacteria to space on a mission to find new hope for people with cancer.
Opinion
If our ambitions seem big, it may be helpful to remember our track record of accomplishments, which is anything but small.
Economy
The new center is expected to create 150 new jobs at Southern Research and to double the institution’s annual economic impact to $300 million...
State
The new members were recently approved by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees, and will join the current board in May 2022.
Aerospace and Defense
The University of Alabama board of trustees approved the sale of Southern Research’s engineering division to an established aerospace defense company.
Opinion
We are building a Center for Pandemic Resilience.
Health
Southern Research has regularly received National Institutes of Health to conduct research on many diseases.
Economy
Southern Research sold the company's Maryland facility and plans to invest more on its Birmingham campus.