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House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said lawmakers left Alabama stronger, touting record tax relief, tougher public safety laws and major education gains.
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- Elections
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
Opinion | The real fraud is convincing Alabama voters to stay home
Rhett Marques endorsed by Electric Cooperatives of Alabama PAC
Alabama leads GOP attorneys general in backing proposed USPS ballot rule
Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
Report: Funding public transit could close Alabama’s workforce shortage
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
- Opinion
Proposed ADOC contract will breathe new life into an old controversy
Opinion | Algebra as a metaphor for life: what if it was never about math?
Opinion | The real fraud is convincing Alabama voters to stay home
Opinion | The shooting death of a child in Montgomery should be a reality check for everyone
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
statement stories
Congress
Sewell rebuked President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Wednesday, criticizing his record on health care, tariffs and the use of federal agents.
Legislature
State Senator Garlan Gudger said a proposal to shift the Public Service Commission to an appointed body lacked sufficient public support.
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At APR’s morning teleconference call on Monday, I asked the staff if there was a unifying message we could send about the mass shootings...
National
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill issued a statement yesterday responding to a recent op-ed from Alabama Political Reporter investigative reporter and featured columnist...
National
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell released a statement enforcing the passage of a civil contempt resolution that allows the House to enforce its subpoena powers...
News
The AHSAA Central Board of Control and its president, Johnny Hardin, released a statement Monday addressing the suspension of Maori Davenport. The talented senior...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D- Huntsville, Saturday evening released a statement on Facebook praising Republican Gov....