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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Justice Tommy Bryan announces bid for re-election to Alabama Supreme Court
District 10 election challenge moves towards House hearing
Justice Sarah Stewart takes large fundraising lead
Speaker Ledbetter endorses Chris McCool for Alabama Supreme Court
Opinion | Five seats on the Alabama Supreme Court up for election in 2024
- Governor
Governor releases statements following successful Special Session
Governor issues executive order to “cut red tape” for citizens, businesses
Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State
Full text: Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2023 State of the State address
Gov. Ivey announces grants to support domestic violence shelters
- Legislature
HR20 recognizes Saint Patrick’s Day, contributions of Irish-Americans in Alabama
Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending
Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill
Alabama Senate approves $59 million payment to the Alabama Trust Fund
Sen. Figures introduces bills to repeal, add exceptions to Alabama abortion law
- Economy
- National
Mexico seizes Vulcan Materials facility, prompting criticism from Britt
Mo Brooks spreads grievance gospel against Alabama’s congressional delegation
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce Guidance Out Of Darkness Act
Sen. Britt calls for Banking Committee hearing on Silicon Valley Bank
Garrett Jemison joins Butler Snow’s Regulatory and Government Relations Team
- Education
Alabama colleges awarded nearly 28,000 bachelor’s degrees over the last decade
ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign
Sewell to announce funding to support student initiatives at Birmingham-Southern College
One year in, Skills for Success rapid training shows results
Birmingham Talks receives national investment
- Health
Advocacy groups to rally for Medicaid expansion
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care
COVID-19 deaths in Alabama reach 21,000
- Opinion
What is “school choice”? LEAD Academy is the perfect example
Opinion | Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight
Opinion | Alabama wants to build a billion dollar prison. You should pay attention
Opinion | Investing in Alabama’s future with ARPA funds
Opinion | Coming soon to a doctor’s office near you: Cutting-edge research and care
Ted Cruz stories
National
“We should be encouraging competition here in America, not driving economic activity overseas," said Katie Boyd Britt.
National
Rumsfeld was 88. He served as secretary of defense under Presidents George W. Bush and Gerald Ford.
Governor
The Constitution establishes the Supreme Court, but does not set the number of justices, nor does it forbid Congress from enlarging the Court.
Opinion
"As to Alabama, the Dixiecrat/Republicans will probably be around for a long time, too often listening to the radical voices."
Congress
Currently, seniors must forfeit Social Security if they choose to keep their private insurance and not enroll in Medicare.
Congress
Billboards will go up in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District urging Brooks to resign.
National
Despite growing Republican support, it remains inevitable that the objection to the election results will be dismissed.
Congress
Tuberville and Aderholt join the election challenge
