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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
Support for veterans exposed to burn pits finally passed on Tuesday.
Featured Opinion
By Thursday evening, July 28, another soul will be killed by the state of Alabama.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's AG loves a press release, but at what cost to the rest of us?
Featured Opinion
Birmingham and municipal leaders throughout the metro area did something big, and they did it right.
Featured Opinion
Back in 2019, when Republicans were passing a full abortion ban, Democrats were screaming about the consequences. They were right.
Featured Opinion
Incumbency is a potent, powerful, inherent advantage, especially in legislative races.
Featured Opinion
In an advisory opinion, the commission determined it is not required to disclose exculpatory information to those subject to its investigations.
Featured Opinion
Barnes, who is a 64, has been locked up in Moscow since January.
Featured Opinion
When you examine Alabama's government, and the choices voters continue to make, it's very hard to understand what we're even doing
Featured Opinion
Voting isn’t going to get easier in Alabama, as it should, but will, instead, be kept to those in the “club.”