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- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
- Governor
- Legislature
Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight
Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies
Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces his support for allowing off-campus religious instruction
Senate committee approves bill mandating abstinence-only sex education
- Economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
- National
Tuberville skips crucial Joint Chiefs vote to attend Masters, sources say
Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions
Rep. Sewell, Democrats introduce bill to reclaim Congress’ trade authority
Rep. Sewell makes House Floor remarks opposing the SAVE Act
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote for Senate Republicans’ budget plan
- Education
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection
Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University
Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
- Health
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
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama’s hemp ban is bad policy with dangerous fallout
Opinion | Church and State must remain separate
Opinion | The poor people are our problem
Opinion | Second chances, stronger communities: ABPP’s commitment to strengthen Alabama
Opinion | Gov. Ivey must say “No” to prescription drug price hikes for patients
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers You would have to have been under a rock for the past six months to not have heard...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Special Order Calendar set to be heard in the House today, could endanger the political careers of...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last Tuesday, Birmingham Mayor William Bell offered his support to the omnibus gaming bill sponsored by Senate President...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In a stunning move of political one-upsmanship, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard announced that the House...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers There is an ominous cloud hanging over this legislative session. Last year the U.S. Supreme Court surprisingly agreed...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Sunday was World Press Freedom Day, a time to “celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom, to...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) is expected to introduce a bill this week, that will...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Recently, at a forum I was asked the question, “Which governor made a difference in Alabama politics?” The...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Prophet Elijah said, “I have been very jealous for the LORD, God of hosts: because the children of...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Appointment of a new Chief Deputy at the Attorney General’s Office should have all of the crooked...