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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Dems hope to use Trump, ALGOP failures to build momentum in 2026
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Opinion | Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
Clint Hollingsworth announces candidacy for House District 12
- Governor
Gov. Ivey proclaims Municipal Government Week in Alabama
Alabama formally recognizes Juneteenth as state holiday with new law
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help train inmates for jobs upon release
Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise public safety legislation signed by Governor Ivey
- Legislature
Gov. Ivey signs HB152, exempts sales tax on baby, maternity, hygiene items
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Twelve
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Alabama House Democrats reflect on 2025 Legislative Session
Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms
- Economy
- National
Rep. Figures defends legacy, inspires grads at Tuskegee commencement
Alabama’s war on abortion help exposed in new reporting
Tuberville introduces bill to expand R&D tax deductions for businesses
Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians
- Education
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
suicide stories
Local news
With such power comes a profound responsibility to discern the public interest from morbid curiosity.
Featured Opinion
We have fostered an environment in which a man who has apparently committed no crimes nor harmed anyone is shamed into ending his life.
Local news
Copeland, also a pastor at First Baptist Church in Phenix City, was a beloved figure and married father of three.
Prisons
The death toll continues to rise for incarcerated individuals in Alabama prisons.
Prisons
The incidents included several deaths, an attempted suicide, and an escape by an incarcerated individual.
Courts
"Don't allow him to use his death that he helped induce to again avoid responsibility for his actions," Dismukes' sister wrote.
Prisons
34-year-old Steven Seay’s death marks at least 56 people who have died inside ADOC prisons this year.
Legislature
Several speakers testified about the dangers of outing, suicidality in the LGBTQ+ community, and the legislation in general.
Congress
Britt noted the staggering, rising rates of depression and suicide among America’s teenagers.