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By: Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter Yesterday in the Alabama Senate, lawmakers passed a bill that allows for the teaching of “traditional winter greetings” in...
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- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
- Economy
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
- National
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
Sen. Katie Britt supports passage of defense spending bill
Rep. Strong introduces the SPACEPORT Act legislation
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
- Education
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Social media warning labels first step in fighting our mental health crisis
Opinion | There’s way more of us
Opinion | The first “Working for Alabama” czar will be Greg Reed
Opinion | The CHOOSE Act favors the few while leaving most behind
Opinion | Santa Claus: The unchecked threat to Christmas
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Citizen-activists and lawmakers gathered on the steps of the State House this week in support of a package...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, just as the lawmakers were kicking back into gear for the new legislative week, some interesting...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday, in the State House joint press room, Democrat Joe Hubbard announced his intentions to run against incumbent...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Late yesterday afternoon, the Alabama Senate passed an amended version of the so called “revolving door” legislation, but...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Polling precincts are now open in Alabama House District 104, which covers areas in south Mobile County, for...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Democratic Party is splintered in many ways. Last weekend’s regular organizational meeting of the body proved,...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Last Saturday, February 1st, the State Democratic Executive Committee – the governing body of the Alabama Democratic Party...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Senator Hank Sanders, D-Selma, has put forward a bill, Senate Bill 244, that would prevent a practice...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter This Friday, citizens across Alabama – many of whom are just now settling in from the frosty conditions...