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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
- Legislature
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
- Education
Skills for Success courses approved for high school career readiness indicators
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation
Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
study stories
National
In Alabama, 55 percent of people surveyed supported abortion being legal in most or all cases, while only 12 percent support abortion being illegal...
Economy
Alabama's labor productivity amounts to $63.12 per hour worked, compared to $82.89 nationally.
Congress
All members of the Alabama congressional delegation sent a letter to Cynthia Brown, chief of the Section of Administration at the Surface Transportation Board.
Courts
Alabama courts benefitted from technology implemented before COVID-19 hit.
News
The Alabama Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Academy of Ophthalmology are highlighting the importance of regular eye exams.
News
A new study found that Southern states with Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act saw fewer declines in people’s health, resulting in an...
National
A recent report ranked Alabama as the seventh-worst state in women’s equality. WalletHub, a personal finance website, compared all 50 states across 17 metrics,...
Environment
Editor’s note: This is an installment in APR’s yearlong series on climate change in Alabama. Eddie Burkhalter is a staff writer at Alabama Political Reporter and...
Economy
Montgomery tops the list of Alabama cities with the most nonprofits per capita, according to a recent study. That might not be surprising, as...
