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For some reason, politicians in this state are comfortable with the idea of politicians picking their voters, instead of vice versa.
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- Elections
- Governor
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
Ivey sends more Alabama soldiers to Mexican border
Gov. Ivey announces new Growing Alabama funding topping $7 million for four sites
- Legislature
Greg Reed to step down, sparking leadership race in Alabama Senate
Alabama Rescue Squad Association recognizes Rep. Moore as “Legislator of the Year”
Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025
Senator blocks contracts as ABC Board delays law implemetation
Flags at half-staff in Alabama to honor late Sen. Jimmy Holley
- Economy
Alabama labor force hits record high, unemployment steady at 2.9 percent
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist
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
- National
Sen. Tuberville warns GOP colleagues looking to block Gaetz, other Trump appointments
Rep. Sewell celebrates major infrastructure improvements in Alabama
Rep. Sewell cosponsors bill to improve access to prenatal care for military families
Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election
Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions
- Education
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
Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children
CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers
- 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
Featured Opinion
Diversity is important. If nothing else, I’ve learned that much from the last week-plus of debates over blackface. Chances are, if the governor of...
Featured Opinion
E.J. Bradford died because he was shopping while black. When a shooting occurred at the Galleria on Thanksgiving night, Bradford did what any decent...
Featured Opinion
EJ Bradford was murdered. Let’s get that straight right up front. On Thanksgiving night last year, Bradford went the Galleria mall in Hoover, where...
Featured Opinion
The Legislature has met for their organizational session and elected their leadership for the next four years. Both the House and Senate leadership remain...
Education
The state’s largest school system is calling for an end to the state’s largest ongoing scam. The Jefferson County Board of Education on Monday...
Economy
Leaders of the state’s economic development community want a blanket exception to the state’s ethics laws that allow them to give and receive things...
Featured Opinion
For over 35 years, Miles Mathew Hart has served his country and state — first in uniform and then with a badge. Now, those...
Featured Opinion
I appreciate Richard Shelby. No, that is not sarcasm or the setup for a surprise turn to a scathing column. I mean it. I...
Featured Opinion
In a column on Wednesday, Alabama Political Reporter Editor-in-Chief Bill Britt noted that Gov. Kay Ivey’s time is now to do big things for...
Featured Opinion
Barring an unforeseen event, Gov. Kay Ivey will build three new state prisons, pass a fuel tax and overhaul significant portions of the state’s...