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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
Featured Opinion
Steve Marshall might just be Alabama’s worst attorney general — ever. To be certain, he’s an awful AG. And I only pause in calling...
Featured Opinion
As is my tradition, as the old year comes to a close, I like to pay homage to legendary Alabama leaders who have passed...
Environment
Every afternoon during seventh grade basketball practice, I and everyone else on the team would make as many trips as allowed to the water...
Featured Opinion
Donald Trump was impeached Wednesday night, because he deserved to be impeached. Oh, I know that’s news to a lot of people in Alabama,...
Featured Opinion
The joy of Christmas. Can’t get around it. Or the stress, the pressure, the expectations. Christmas is a difficult time for many people, and...
Education
Montgomery’s first charter school remains a first-rate mess. As former LEAD Academy principal Nichole Ivey-Price prepares for another hearing in her ongoing wrongful termination...
Featured Opinion
Alabama celebrated its 200th birthday on Saturday. In a few weeks, researchers from UAB will begin testing children for a disease — hookworms —...
Featured Opinion
Sherry Lewis will most likely never serve another day of jail time for committing two felony ethics violations. A Jefferson County judge on Thursday...
Featured Opinion
Oliver Robinson deserved to go to jail and I wouldn’t vote for him to be team captain in a pick-up basketball game. Good riddance...
Featured Opinion
Want to see the difference between Alabama Republicans in Congress and the only Alabama Democrat in the U.S. Senate Doug Jones? It’s pretty stark....