🏛️ Structure of Alabama State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Kay Ivey).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, and Agriculture Commissioner.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Alabama State Legislature: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (105 members) and the Senate (35 members).
Alabama House of Representatives Website
Alabama State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Alabama Supreme Court and includes lower state courts.
Alabama Unified Judicial System Website
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Secretary of State (Elections Division): Handles voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
📊 Key Political Issues in Alabama
Rural Healthcare Access
Education Funding and Teacher Pay
Infrastructure Development
Economic Development in Rural Areas
Prison Overcrowding and Reform
Environmental Issues (e.g., Water Quality in the Black Belt)
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Alabama: Non-partisan organization promoting informed participation.
Alabama Appleseed: Advocates for justice and equity.
Black Belt Citizens Fighting for Health and Justice: Focused on environmental and economic justice in the Black Belt region.
📰 Stay Informed
AL.com: Statewide news with dedicated political coverage.
Montgomery Advertiser: Covers state politics and policy.
Capitol Journal: A weekly program covering state government.
📚 Educational Resources
Alabama State Archives: Access historical and current political archives.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
BallotPedia Alabama: Provides neutral, fact-checked information on elections.
Ballotpedia Alabama