Opinion
My notebook of observations from 2023 was so full that I will continue this week.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Committees approve bills to ensure Biden is on the ballot in November
Daniels reflects on CD2 results, commits to support Democrats
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District
Opinion | Alabama must ban ranked choice voting to ensure secure elections
Figures, Dobson to face off in November general election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation
Southern governors denounce UAW unionization campaign
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012
Mercedes Benz workers file for an election to join the UAW
Gov. Ivey: Economic development projects inject $6 billion into Alabama communities
Mercedes workers file federal charges with NLRB to stop union busting
Alabama’s labor rate steady at 57.4 percent
- National
Sens. Katie Britt, Laphonza Butler introduce bill to fund maternal mortality research
Miranda Holloway-Baggett nominated to be U.S. marshal for the Southern District of Alabama
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
Alabama man charged with detonating explosive device outside Alabama AG’s Office
Sewell introduces legislation to rename post office after civil rights leader
- Education
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
Stillman finalizes partnership with BSC to accept student transfers
Sen. Britt celebrates Tuskegee’s new flight school, backed by $6.7 million grant
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
- Opinion
Opinion | There’s one way to solve Alabama’s illegal gambling issue: we already have it
Opinion | Dobson v. Figures: Can the Democrats cash in?
Opinion | Last roll of the dice on Alabama’s gambling bill
Opinion | State leaders all aboard on “Working for Alabama” plan
Opinion | High school graduation, college and career readiness rates improve
year in review stories
Opinion
Allow me to look back into 2023 and share with you some observations and accolades from the last year.
Opinion
From the death of a small-town mayor to the fight for voting rights, APR's top 5 stories of 2023.
Opinion
The top 5 stories that either fell through the cracks or simply didn't receive enough attention.
Opinion
We are taking a look back at some of our top stories in 2023.
State
From an insurrection to medical marijuana, these are the top stories that captivated APR readers in 2021.
State
Our complete inundation by this resilient and historic pandemic remains, as in 2020, the most significant story of this year—but not the only one.
Prisons
Alabama's years-long deadly prison crisis continued throughout 2021. APR looks back on the year's coverage.
News
Glenn reflects on his stories, ranging from efforts to mobilize Black voters to a ban on the dangerous drug Tianeptine.