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Alabama lawmakers know that hundreds of newborns are dying each year. They know that many could be saved with basic care.
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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
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
NFIB: Small business owners continue to struggle with labor shortages
- National
Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election
Sens. Britt, Risch lead bill to halt UN funding for anti-Israel actions
Sen. Britt congratulates new Senate Republican leadership
Huntsville LGBT Republican group endorses Scott for Senate majority leader
Tuberville joins Trump, allies in calling for the elimination of Dept. of Education
- 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
Opinion | Post-birth abortions? Alabama is specializing in them
Opinion | Alabama Fire College trains our state’s best
Opinion | Democrats need to start acting like Republicans
Opinion | A message to our party for its future, from its future
Opinion | Why President Trump should bring Space Command HQ back to Huntsville
Featured Opinion
For some reason, Jones still has faith.
Featured Opinion
Tuberville is nothing but a rubber stamp for Republicans. And rubber stamps are not thinkers.
Featured Opinion
If you wouldn't trust that august body to manage your checkbook, reconfigure your last will and testament, or redefine the terms of your car...
Featured Opinion
This split in the Southern Democratic ranks was due to civil rights and race. Truman had promoted civil rights legislation. The South revolted.
Elections
Slap an R out beside the name of an actual tree and 60 percent of Alabama voters would slog into a voting booth and...
Featured Opinion
He hasn’t bothered to learn even the most basic things about our government, our laws or the state he plans to represent.
Featured Opinion
Ivey stood her ground on Wednesday, refusing to cave to those who want to end the mask order.
Featured Opinion
Trump and Biden both interrupted each other throughout the debate, but Trump did it more, and did it as the bully he is.
Featured Opinion
Even after 200 years, Alabama's political approach hasn't changed much; the fundamentals established by its founders are still evident in everyday politics.
Environment
When you look at the actual, real-life options for this stuff — and I can’t believe I’m going to say this — but the...