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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The human soul, like the body, yearns for life-giving nourishment. There seems to be something in our very...
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- Elections
Tuberville would be the frontrunner in a gov’s race, but it wouldn’t be a cakewalk
Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
House passes bill to increase penalties for resisting arrest
House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House
House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk
Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Trump picks Lynda Blanchard for U.N. agriculture ambassadorship
Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold
Sen. Britt receives American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Outstanding New Member” award
Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off
Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House
- Education
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | Self-reliance fades as conformity and cowardice take hold, resist
Opinion | Want government efficiency? Democrats know the way
Analysis | Appeals Court decision is a win for plaintiffs, and eventually patients
Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on
Opinion | Hal Moore, an actual American hero, deserves better
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The commission to rewrite Alabama’s 1901 Constitution is at steady work toward an uncertain end because voters will...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Montgomery – In 2010, Altria, the parent company of Phillip Morris, gave almost $500,000 in campaign contributions that...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What does the no-new-tax pledge, campaign contributions and a cut in anti-smoking education have in common? In Alabama,...
Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The following stories are related to the 2010 GOP takeover of the Statehouse. Mike Hubbard and Craftmaster...
Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter Quid pro quo, Latin for “this for that,” is better understood as I give you something and you...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What we commonly refer to as the “First Thanksgiving” was celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama’s plans for spending the money coming from the BP oil spill have taken a sudden turn. BP...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The slowly unfolding story of gaming money being solicited by GOP Leadership in 2010 has reached a...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama House Health Committee held a special call meeting to hear the pro and cons of medical...