Featured Opinion
"There were plenty of big issues and big ideas going into this session. There were very few big accomplishments."
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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
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
House Republicans honor state Rep. Randall Shedd with “Iron Award”
Rep. DuBose, Miss Alabama Teen to host second annual “Girls’ Day At The Capitol”
Gudger to lead Alabama Senate
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
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”
- National
Sen. Britt’s bill updating next generation body armor passes
House unanimously approves Rep. Strong’s plan to streamline North Alabama Courts
Tuberville praises defense secretary nominee amid allegations
Trump’s pick for FBI director could have implications for Huntsville army base
Alabama lawmakers criticize Biden’s pardon of son Hunter
- Education
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
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
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
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
- Opinion
Statehouse stories
Legislature
The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 27 for day 26 of the session.
Legislature
The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 13.
Legislature
The Legislature will return to Montgomery on Tuesday, April 6, for day 19 of the session.
Featured Opinion
"I wonder why the Alabama Legislature has to be so mean, so full of hate."
Legislature
Some 646 bills have been introduced to date: 413 in the House and 233 in the Senate.
Featured Opinion
"The paramount issues will be reapportionment, gambling and prisons."
Legislature
The House updated them for operating under the ever-present threat of COVID-19.
Party politics
“Governor Kay Ivey set forth an agenda with big goals and a bold vision," ALGOP Chair Terry Lathan said.
Legislature
Gov. Kay Ivey will deliver her annual State of the State Address on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the 2021 Legislative Session.