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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
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
- Economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
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
- Health
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, Bill Armistead, issued a statement regarding the oral arguments heard earlier...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The construction of the Northern Beltline in Jefferson County is expected to enhance cross-region accessibility, create jobs and...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter BAY MINETTE, AL— Former Mobile County Commissioner Stephen Nodine is continuing his public effort to hold accountable public...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Dr. Chad Mathis (R) from Indian Springs announced his candidacy for Congress. On Wednesday, the conservative...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation restoring funding for military death benefits during the government...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that IT-TRI LLC is planning to invest up to $68...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Dimitri Polizos (R) narrowly missed winning the House District 74 seat without a runoff. The longtime...
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Education Matters By Larry Lee It was 10:30 on Friday morning when I wheeled into the parking lot at Hubbertville School. Just down the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery said that she never wanted a government shutdown and expressed hope that...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After 21 years in Congress, long-time Sixth District Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia announced that he would...