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The phony debate over approving ready-to-drink cocktail sales is an example of government bureaucracy that doesn't get enough hate.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income
Battle brewing over exit between Pine Level, Prattville
Opinion | We’re fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB330 would set us back
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Ten
Opinion | The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems
- Economy
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
- National
Court challenges Alabama statute barring sex offenders from living with their children
Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall
- Education
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
- Health
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
The law is clear: Eventually, Tommy Tuberville will have to prove where he lives
Opinion | The bureaucracy you should really hate
Opinion | We’re fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB330 would set us back
Opinion | Our legislators are not doing their jobs
Opinion | Workers Memorial Day reminds us to remember the dead and fight for the living
Featured Opinion
It is great that the city of Montgomery finally has a statue honoring Rosa Parks. I’m just not sure I like that statue —...
Featured Opinion
State Auditor Jim Zeigler has written a book in which according to al.com’s John Sharpe, he is fighting, “‘tollsters’ and those he calls ‘Never...
Featured Opinion
I love Thanksgiving Day. There’s no pressure to give gifts; only the expectation that we’ll overeat and, perhaps, the chance we’ll over drink. I’m...
Featured Opinion
As we enter the giving season, it seems natural that we should take stock of where we are as a state. Jobs are plentiful,...
Featured Opinion
The holiday gathering season is upon us, and with that brings the inevitable confrontations and arguments and snippy, under-your-breath comments with the annoying family...
Featured Opinion
You have to give the Poarch Band of Creek Indians some credit — they know how to play the politicians of this state. You...
Featured Opinion
I’m cheering for state Board of Education member Jackie Zeigler in her effort to make sure voters understand that when they vote on Amendment...
Featured Opinion
Earlier this month, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians released its Winning for Alabama plan, which the tribe claims would generate more than $1...
Featured Opinion
Alabama is in good hands with John McMillan. A good man is in the job of State Treasurer of Alabama for the third straight...
Elections
I am not African American. This will not be a particularly surprising revelation for the people who know me or those who have watched...