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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
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
Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist
- National
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
Britt dispels social media rumor that she voted against Rick Scott
- 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
Opinion | Clearing up a few gambling questions after the Birmingham Racecourse sale
Opinion | The Trump triumph
Opinion | Am I my brother’s keeper?
Opinion | Birmingham Racecourse sale may be good news for gambling legislation, employees
Opinion | Only in politics could fairness be considered a disadvantage
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I was ready to go to Canada. Well, I thought so, anyway. I didn’t want to go to...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter OK. I’m probably biased. I come at this from the left. I’m giving that up at the outset....
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Well, I confess. I don’t know what to write about this week. I could write about Gov. Robert...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Back in 2008, I covered the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul for the newspaper I worked for...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter As if the corruption cloud raining on Mike Hubbard isn’t enough . . . as if the...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Well, I guess same-sex marriage did destroy traditional marriage. At least in Alabama, where homophobic probate judges refuse...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter One truth we’ve learned about Alabama lawmakers in 2015 after a regular session and a special session to...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter One of my great editors from my newspaper days, Wendell Givens (God rest his soul), once showed me...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley and the Alabama Legislature have pretty much shown they can’t write a state General Fund...