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By Rep. Darrio Melton In the past few weeks of the Alabama Legislature, we have heard debate on everything from reciting a government-written prayer...
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service
Ivey appoints new member to USA Board of Trustees
- Legislature
- Economy
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
- National
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
Rep. Barry Moore announces key staff promotions and new addition
Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters
Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits
Sen. Tuberville opposes new Democratic Farm Bill proposal
- Education
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
Troy University announces new Ph.D., master’s programs
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
- Health
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
- Opinion
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By Representative Darrio Melton The trouble with a supermajority is that it overpowers the democratic nature of our republic. Some voices are silenced while...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton In the past three years since the Republican Supermajority took over the state house, we have seen an unprecedented number...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, winter weather took our state by storm. Parents were stranded at work, motorists stranded on the roadways and...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton The Alabama Legislature has been in session for two weeks now, and the Republican supermajority has wasted no time showing...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Yesterday, we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the dream he shared for all...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton I have made it no secret that one of my main goals for this legislative session is to encourage an...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Christmas is just around the corner, and I hope everyone has been able to finish their last minute grocery and...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week I wrote about my plans to support an increase to the minimum wage in Alabama, but I wanted...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton As a representative of the people, I hear stories all the time. But there is one story that particularly breaks...