Alabama Political Reporter
@ALReporter
Reporting on all things Alabama for Alabama.
"To reclaim our future, we must confront injustice with grace and courage." buff.ly/c1aTVNe
"Alabama could do better by its children. If you doubt that, just look at what the Poarch Creeks are doing." buff.ly/UMU7WyW
"There’s been a lot of national conversation about how transformational this bill is. But let’s talk about what it means for Alabama." buff.ly/7vHNCLq
"We’ve seen what happens when attention turns our way. And we’ve seen how quickly it moves on. However, the urgency to do something never really leaves." buff.ly/RzpQ830
State Auditor Andrew Sorrell was involved in a strange campaign consulting arrangement. How strange? You make the call. buff.ly/C3d5Ulx
Tears were shed and hugs were shared Wednesday after a judge denied the U.S. Government’s request to keep Cesar Campos-Reyes behind bars. buff.ly/0fFjFBI
The district has been represented by Republicans since 2010, so the August 12 run-off will likely determine the next HD12 representative. buff.ly/3k76Yku
At Alabama’s annual prison oversight hearing, testimonies highlighted poor conditions, parole guideline issues and the violent nature of the system. buff.ly/LZ6ie7Y
Drummond challenged her opponents in the Mobile mayoral race to participate in a series of two televised debates ahead of next month’s election. buff.ly/OxiRbKX
Rep. Sewell backed an amendment to ensure no government official, including the president, is immune from criminal prosecution for official acts. buff.ly/HaXa7Bm
Figures introduced two new bills, aiming to provide financial relief to new parents and ensure essential baby products remain affordable. buff.ly/m11rhuD
This new legislation sought to ban toxic heavy metals from baby formula, requiring the FDA to study their effects. buff.ly/SKWhn8Z
The station provides easy charging for travelers on U.S. 280, a crucial corridor. Funding from ADECA’s program made it possible. buff.ly/cfJPvrw
Mayoral candidate Nick Derzis urged the City of Hoover to join a lawsuit challenging Alabama’s online sales tax distribution, citing an unfair system. buff.ly/A7OQYOD
The Alabama Farmers Federation’s political action committee announced its support for Young Boozer, citing his record of fiscal management. buff.ly/eucELsU
The organization asked Alabama lawmakers to improve prison death reporting and transparency ahead of today’s Joint Prison Oversight Committee hearing. buff.ly/TpmQJgD
The partial release of withheld education funds drew support from Trump ally Senator Katie Britt and criticism from Representative Terri Sewell. buff.ly/kt7hgCc
The alleged scheme gathered at least $140 million through fraudulent means from 2014 to 2025, impacting around 300 investors, including Alabama Republicans. buff.ly/wqg4R0n
Representative Terri Sewell cosponsored a resolution demanding the Trump administration release “unclassified files, flight logs, correspondence, and evidence” related to Epstein. buff.ly/vuwidb0
The bipartisan bill would reform FEMA’s aid formula to prioritize vulnerable states. buff.ly/8kssjkh