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During his tenure in the Alabama House of Representatives, Woods authored the Alabama Child Protection Act, supported the reduction of sales tax on groceries.
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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
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
Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms
- Economy
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
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
- National
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
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
- 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
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
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Last week, President Obama announced from the Rose Garden that he would ask Congress to authorize the use...
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Staff Report VALLEY— Local attorney Isaac Whorton announced Monday his intention to run for House District 38 in the Alabama Legislature. Isaac, a lifelong...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama’s unemployment has been dropping, but the numbers of the unemployed and underemployed remain stubbornly high in an...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Thursday, the Republican majority of the Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee granted a $96,000 contract to David...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) told an audience of Republican supporters that his favorite part about being Governor...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In keeping with Gov. Robert Bentley’s promise of effective and efficient government that is streamlined and cost conscience,...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Burton Leflore is a Democratic candidate running for the US House of Representatives in Alabama’s 1st District, a...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressmen Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia and Robert Aderholt (R) from Haleyville have urged President Barack Obama to...
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By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In July, the Storming the Statehouse Political Action Committee, led by Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, raked in...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MOBILE— As the resolution for limited military action proposed by President Obama slowly makes its way through Congress,...