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Questions of faith and governance often stir division, but Ledbetter’s gesture reminds us of the enduring values that have guided this nation.
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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
- Legislature
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
State lawmakers discuss regulating cryptocurrency in commission meeting
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
New study: 6 million jobs will be lost unless Congress renews the Trump tax reforms
Sen. Britt attends First Judiciary Committee hearing, praises AG nominee Pam Bondi
Rep. Strong to chair critical emergency response subcommittee in 119th Congress
Rep. Sewell announces winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for 7th District
Britt applauds HUD secretary nominee Scott Turner at Senate hearing
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Ledbetter’s “In God We Trust” honors America’s founding principles
Opinion | How to build a dictator
Opinion | Making the most of Alabama’s momentum
Opinion | Robert Aderholt: Dean of Alabama’s congressional delegation
Opinion | Alabama’s problem with show ponies and the urgent need for workhorses
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers In recent years, the Republican Party has taken control of the legislatures in all of the southern states....
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Newly-minted State Senator Dr. Larry Stutts (R-Sheffield) a OB/GYN wants to keep the government out of the...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Our good doctor governor, Robert Bentley, has done a thorough physical exam on the state’s finances and his...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Alabama may be in the lower tier of the country in some categories but not when it comes...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A defiant Mike Hubbard sits high in the House Chambers, wielding the Speaker’s gavel with more power than...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers March 11, 2015 The Common Core education topic is not only a hot political issue in Alabama, it...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Perhaps the seminal moment in Gov. Robert Bentley’s State of the State address was when he dared say...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers The first regular legislative session of the quadrennium has begun. Legislators have arrived in Montgomery for their three...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Hubbard Enters Session Under Cloud…” That was part of an article this news organization published at the beginning...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY —Sources within the State House have confirmed that it is believed that Speaker of the House...