Legislature
Lawmakers advanced legislation in both chambers as committees continued work and new bills were introduced during the third week.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | Alabama law—not property ownership—governs Tuberville eligibility
Republican gubernatorial candidate promises legal action against Tuberville
Public records show bankruptcies, foreclosure, tax lien as McKee runs for Congress
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Wes Allen for lieutenant governor
- Governor
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
- Legislature
Senate committee passes bill to OK digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs
A new, unique gambling bill for the 2026 session
Senate advances bill limiting environmental rules beyond federal standards
Legislature passes “Save Our Bay” bill banning mud dumping in Mobile Bay
House passes legislation banning foreign influence in Alabama elections
- Economy
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
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
- National
Alabama lawmakers celebrate funding package’s passage, as DHS fight looms
Aderholt launches 2026 Fourth Congressional Art Competition for Alabama students
Sewell votes for funding package, including millions for Alabama projects
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Rep. Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
- Opinion
Statehouse stories
Legislature
More than 500 bills are now filed as committees accelerate work and budget proposals begin moving through both chambers.
Opinion
It began on a high note and ended positively. Why? There was plenty of money to spend.
Featured Opinion
HB372 is supposed to be about building a Statehouse. Instead, it forgives election corruption and hides state contracts.
Legislature
A request for bids to build a new Statehouse was sent out by RSA on Monday.
Legislature
The Alabama Legislature met for day eight, nine and 10 of its 2023 Legislative Session this past week.
Elections
NFIB’s political support is based on the candidates’ positions and records on key small-business issues.
Legislature
The special session on ARPA fund appropriation will begin Wednesday, with members to meet in a joint conference at 1 p.m.
Legislature
They will come into session, pass the budgets, then go home to campaign. They may even adjourn early this year.
Legislature
The Center for Security Policy’s Defender of Freedom Award is presented to public servants who provide service in support of America’s national security.