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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
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The most depressing thing about Alabama politics these days is just how stupid our scams are. I think that’s a sign of a good,...
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The second best news for me this week is that the Alabama Legislature isn’t going to do the knee-jerk thing of passing a law...
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It’s the bad ethics bill that just won’t die. For most of the 2018 Legislative session, HB317 — a bill that would implant a...
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As the 2018 legislative sessions sprints towards the finish line, it is too early to count the winners and losers accurately. Perhaps it is...
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When talk turns to politics in Alabama, it usually leads to the Governor’s race. In Alabama politics, the Governor’s office is the Brass Ring. It is...
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It’s time for a reality check for Doug Jones. You’re not going to be re-elected to the U.S. Senate. Look, I’d love to think...
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During a hearing on Wednesday to discuss the controversial economic development bill, HB317, not a soul present addressed the critical problem with the bill...
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On Thursday, Alabama State University officials and administrators will travel to Concordia College in Selma to help. Concordia, the nearly-100-year-old historically black college that...
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Beware the Ides of March, warned the seer to Julius Caesar, but Caesar didn’t, and the Roman emperor was reportedly assassinated on March 15,...
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Two bills designed to dramatically alter current ethics laws were approved by the House Ethics Committee last week. As introduced in the House, HB387,...