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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The fight for control over investments of the Employees’ Retirement Systems and the Teachers’ Retirement Systems in Alabama...
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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 Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Duck Dynasty actor Phil Robertson has come under serious scrutiny for his recent comments involving African-Americans and the...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter This holiday season, families of the over thirty thousand people incarcerated in jails and prisons across Alabama will...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Last week a panel of three Federal judges ruled that Alabama’s 2010 legislative redistricting plan does not violate...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday in the Capitol, Governor Robert Bentley held a press conference with the theme “Right-Size Alabama Government,” in...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter In response to a lawsuit by the United States Department of Justice, Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Talk of coal has dug deep in Alabama in recent weeks. Most recently, Senator Richard Shelby (R) called...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Earlier this month, with the 2014 general elections exactly a year out, monthly campaign reports were due in...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter For weeks now, anticipation of public corruption indictments in Lee County has bubbled over in Alabama’s political community....
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Jim Sumner, director of the Alabama Ethics Commission, received the Council of Governmental Ethics Law’s annual COGEL award...