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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 Good evening, Alabama. My name is Representative Darrio Melton, and tonight you’ve heard Governor Bentley’s proposals for our legislative session...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton This week, elected leaders from all corners of Alabama will return to Montgomery to do the people’s business in the...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, I announced that I’ll continue the battle to increase Alabama’s minimum wage. Last year, I sponsored HB279, which...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton The 2014 elections were bad. Not just bad because Democrats lost, but bad because the hyper-partisan attacks reached a new...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Pop quiz: Which country incarcerates more of its citizens than anywhere else in the world? You’re probably thinking China? North...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton There has been a lot of controversy around the Patriots’ appearance in Super Bowl XLIX. After their win in the...
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By Rep. Darrio MeltonLast week, a federal judge in Mobile struck down Alabama’s ban on same-sex marriages, generating a statewide conversation about family values....
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By Representative Darrio Melton Alabama Political Reporter At the end of the Selma-to-Montgomery March, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood on the steps of...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, the movie “Selma” opened in theaters across the country, sharing an important part of America’s history born right...