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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 Adam Thompson for State Auditor Campaign announced on Monday that they are out to an early lead...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, another Republican legislator joined the ranks of those who have chosen to leave public service mid-term and take...
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By Ken Freeman Chairman, The Alliance for Citizen’s Rights “I believe in the Republican Party, and I will not abandon it. I will join...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead and Party Political Director John Kay issued a joint statement...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—According to family friends who wish not to be identified, Rhonda Jill Johnson allegedly took a lethal overdose...
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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...