Eddie Burkhalter

Eddie Burkhalter is a reporter at the Alabama Political Reporter. You can email him at [email protected] or reach him via Twitter.

Legislature

Expansion of Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program takes effect June 1

The legislation adds some private institutions to schools covered, and adds service in the Space Force as qualifying military service.

April 15, 2022

A look back at criminal justice reform legislation that passed, failed

The Alabama Legislature during the last session passed a few notable criminal justice reform bills, but several failed to make it out of both chambers.

April 14, 2022

Alabama Forestry Association endorses five incumbents for state House

The association has endorsed Andy Whitt, Scott Stadthagen, David Faulkner, Anthony Daniels and Jeff Sorrells.

April 14, 2022

Alabama State Health Officer tests positive for COVID

Dr. Scott Harris, who is vaccinated and boosted, on Tuesday tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday but is exhibiting mild symptoms.

April 13, 2022

Hyundai’s Montgomery plant expanding, adding hybrid electric models

The $300 million expansion will create 200 jobs, according to a press release.

April 13, 2022

Mayor fights to save Black Belt hospital from closing

Thomasville Regional Medical Center is one of just three newly-opened hospitals that haven't received adequate federal COVID aid.

April 13, 2022

Madison County nonprofit offers to pay half the cost to expand publication of voter list

United Women of Color has offered to pay half of the additional $7,000 to publish the list in the Black-owned Speakin' Out News.

April 12, 2022

Gov. Kay Ivey signs six tax relief bills into law

Among the bills signed into law is one to exempt some taxable retirement income for older Alabamians and increased deductions for many.

April 12, 2022

Former Alabama correctional officer sentenced to prison for beating prisoner

A federal judge sentenced Ulysses Oliver Jr., 47, a former Alabama Department of Corrections Sergeant, to 30 months in prison.

April 11, 2022

Far-right activist cooperating with Justice Department’s broadening Jan. 6 investigation

Ali Alexander has said Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Alabama, helped him plan the scheme to put pressure on Congress during the Electoral College vote.

April 11, 2022