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By Mary Scott Hunter No one likes standardized tests. My kids don’t. But the truth is, just like in life, tests are a necessary...
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
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
Gov. Ivey ousts VA commissioner after board defies her
- Legislature
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
Bills to ban bump stocks, Glock switches pre-filed for 2025
Jimmy Holley, long-serving Alabama lawmaker, dies at 80
Proposed constitutional amendment would require public schools to play the national anthem
- Economy
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
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
Realtors release September Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Alabama Woods to Goods Week celebrates state’s forest industry
- National
MAGA crowd pushing Sen. Britt to support Scott for Senate majority leader
Sen. Britt: American people “need answers” about fired FEMA employee
Anonymous racist texts reported at campuses across the country following Trump victory
EveryLibrary warns Trump election will likely boost censorship efforts
Sen. Katie Britt celebrates historic wins, pledges bold action
- Education
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
$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training
- 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 | Why President Trump should bring Space Command HQ back to Huntsville
Opinion | Alabama’s absurd gambling predicament exposed again
Opinion | Support local shops and restaurants on Small Business Saturday
Opinion | United for Progress: Leaders back West Alabama Highway
Opinion | A thoughtful way to observe Veterans Day: Honoring our heroes with awareness
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By Mary Scott Hunter Representative, Alabama Board of Education Recent news about the proposed 777x suggests the North Alabama workforce is somehow unprepared to...
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By Mary Scott Hunter Representative-Alabama Board of Education, District 8 Working for the Outcome – Prosperity: I came across a line in my Sunday...
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By Mary Scott Hunter Representative-Alabama Board of Education, District 8 In 1979 my father played his last NFL season as a quarterback for...
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By Mary Scott Hunter Representative-Alabama Board of Education, District 8 I was born in 1972. I have some vague memories of President Carter. I...
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By Mary Scott Hunter and Tracy Roberts We decided to write this opinion together because there is some concern in some corners about the strength...
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By Mary Scott Hunter Special Interests in Alabama are urging their employees to vote “Yes” for an amendment to the Alabama Constitution this September...