Legislature
The priorities currently are bills that would ban employers from asking job applicants about salary history and a child care tax credit program.
Hi, what are you looking for?
Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama 2nd Congressional District poll reveals insights ahead of 2024 Republican Primary
Carl and Moore set to debate in January
Republican presidential hopefuls debate who is best alternative to Trump
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Trump’s bid for presidency
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals
- Governor
- Legislature
State Rep. Colvin files bill to block mask mandates
ACLU releases “State House to Prison Pipeline” evaluation of legislative session
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
- Economy
German appliance maker Miele selects Alabama for its first U.S. factory
Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday”
Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
Alabama’s real estate market remains down in October
- National
A hill Tuberville couldn’t hold
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
- Education
Alabama’s Education Commission unveils a bold plan to transform public schools
Alabama gets an ‘A’ in personal finance education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
- Health
Alabama midwife shares perspective on stats showing racial disparity
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
- Opinion
Opinion | The Ziegler scandal: A stark reminder of political hypocrisy and harm
Opinion | Can Alabama medical cannabis licenses be bought and sold?
Opinion | Lister Hill, one of Alabama’s greatest U.S. senators
Opinion | Permitting reform needed to unlock energy investments
Opinion | Is there a reason medical cannabis licensing has been so flawed?
task force stories
Legislature
In a broad report, the task force recommended the salary history ban, investing in childcare and developing a workforce pipeline for women.
Governor
Recently released data shows nearly 18 percent of those who died by suicide in Alabama are veterans.
Legislature
The legislation would require state agencies to notify survivors of sexual assault of afforded rights under state law.
Health
Ivey’s office says that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Ivey and her staff have stayed in regular contact with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris,...
Opinion
"Del Marsh has left the governor and the members of the Alabama Senate with no choice but to remove him from his positions on...
Congress
Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, is urging Gov. Kay Ivey to establish a health care manufacturing task force to explore ways for Alabama to move...
Opinion
As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to change the way we live our daily lives, its important to take note of the ways this challenging...
National
Whether or not the president and vice president should be praying out loud during the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis has become a partisan issue. After...
