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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
Elections
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey lost in a landslide on Super Tuesday. So did Alabama Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh. And most members of...
Elections
Are you ready for a good ol’ fashioned Trump-off? If not, well, prepare yourself for four weeks of an endless stream of TV ads,...
Featured Opinion
Our 1901 Alabama Constitution has been rightfully criticized as being archaic. However, it was simply a reflection of the times. The authors and crafters...
Elections
When the votes are tallied from Alabama’s Republican and Democrat primary this evening, the winners will have been elected by a minority of eligible...
Elections
Tommy Tuberville’s former players have no idea who this current version of Tommy Tuberville is. Bradley Byrne’s longtime friends in the Alabama Legislature have...
Featured Opinion
The campaign advertisements for the top three candidates in the Republican Party primary for the U.S. Senate are a hoot. Former football coach Tommy...
Education
The education of police officers’ kids isn’t worth any extra effort. Same for the kids of nurses and firefighters. Ditto for the kids of...
Featured Opinion
Alabamians don’t care about ethics. Just admit it. Or, actually, don’t even bother admitting it, because the evidence is quite clear. You don’t really...
Featured Opinion
Most readers know that we’ve had a grumble of pugs for years. We lost four in the grumble last year. All of our dogs...
Featured Opinion
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist — or even any kind of scientist — to figure out that Alabama’s state government is broken. I...