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Caroleene Dobson talks a lot about her family's roots. She leaves out the part about slavery.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
- Legislature
Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week One
Sen. Lance Bell named chair of Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee
Alabama House wraps up first week, advances key bills on safety, education
Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session
- Economy
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
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Rep. Sewell, House Dems introduce bill to stop Musk’s access to private information
Rep. Strong promotes Ella Sullins to Chief of Staff
Sen. Britt reintroduces Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act
Rep. Sewell questions IRS on Elon Musk’s access to Americans’ private information
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
- Education
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
- Health
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
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Opinion | Politicians sacrifice transgender youth in a devil’s bargain
Opinion | Refusing to license, regulate gambling, Alabama is hurting itself, not crooks
Opinion | Alabama School for Math and Science: A proven winner for Alabama
Opinion | New bill would prohibit minors from making medical decisions
Opinion | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate
Featured Opinion
A staggering number of Trump associates have gone to prison. An even larger number of staffers are begging people not to vote for their...
Featured Opinion
Too many people are choosing to believe idiotic conspiracies when the truth is just as easy to find.
Courts
The case stems from the Alabama Department of Labor's lengthy delays in processing claims during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Featured Opinion
The evidence gathered by special counsel Jack Smith against Donald Trump paints a clear picture of a former president who should be in prison.
Courts
Pastor Jennings was arrested by Childersburg police while watering his neighbors' plants.
Featured Opinion
There's only one group that's routinely trying to deter people from voting.
Elections
Datcher becomes HD52's first new representative in more than 40 years.
Opinion
Currently, college figures, including Saban, are asking Congress to intervene in college athletics and pass legislation that “fixes” NIL payments.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's gun violence problem can't be solved through simply passing more gun regulations, but it can be solved.