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- Elections
- Governor
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
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
- Legislature
Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate
Alabama Rescue Squad Association recognizes Rep. Moore as “Legislator of the Year”
Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
- Economy
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
Judge orders a third union election at Amazon warehouse in Bessemer
Alabama trails nation in women’s employment as U.S. rates hit historic high
- National
Sen. Tuberville warns GOP colleagues looking to block Gaetz, other Trump appointments
Rep. Sewell celebrates major infrastructure improvements in Alabama
Rep. Sewell cosponsors bill to improve access to prenatal care for military families
Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election
Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions
- Education
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
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
- Health
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
Alabama faces dental crisis fueled by inadequate Medicaid coverage
- Opinion
Opinion
Gov. Kay Ivey has just announced that former U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner is joining her staff as “senior advisor.” In my opinion, this is...
Opinion
As we reported back in July, longtime head of the Business Council of Alabama, Billy Canary, was ousted from his position after months of...
Opinion
Of all the blunders former state school superintendent Mike Sentance made (and there were many), none looms any larger than his decision to hire...
Opinion
In 1992, the movie, A Few Good Men, told the riveting story of a military court martial. The climactic moment being when the character played...
Opinion
By and large, the Legislature passes laws and seldom looks back to see what impact they are having. Which seems a HUGE mistake to me. The Alabama...
News
My jaw dropped recently when I heard someone from the Alabama State Department of Education say that local school systems are using the A-F...
News
By Larry Lee A group headed by former Montgomery County school board president Charlotte Meadows wants to establish a charter school in the Capital...
News
By Larry Lee Education Matters While I will never claim that I don’t cuss, I work hard to refrain from doing so on my...
News
By Larry Lee Dr. Steve Edwards is the real deal. With 43 years in the education field, he knows of what he speaks. He...