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As we watch our lawmakers try again to rip away a small advantage from working people, we should remember there's more of us.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
- Economy
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
- National
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
Rep. Dale Strong appointed to influential House Appropriations Committee
Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
- Education
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
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
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
Despite a number of excuses and ridiculous rewrites of history, you don't get to vote because some Senate Republicans sold out.
Featured Opinion
Tuberville's defense of Trump undermines the rule of law, signaling MAGA's dangerous shift towards dismantling justice for political power.
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In both municipal government and urban planning, we need fewer “one-size-fits-all plans” and more people willing to try whatever works.
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During his campaign, he promised to give his congressional salary to veterans and widows. He lied.
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Unlike some, I don’t think voters in New York City are any smarter than voters down here in Alabama.
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Alabama's problems with gun violence and mass shootings didn't happen by chance, and they won't be solved with idiotic, get-tough solutions.
Featured Opinion
Bad pieces of legislation were offered up during the 2024 session, and several of them made it across the finish line.
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Ledbetter demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate complex legislative waters with sound judgment.
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Steve Marshall really wants your attention. All of your attention.
Featured Opinion
Several members of the Alabama Legislature aren't exactly taking the job seriously, and their colleagues have started to take notice.