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It's weird how in Alabama the political will of the legislature never seems to work out well for the average voter.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
- Legislature
State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality
ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
- National
Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development
Sen. Britt releases statement following confirmation of CIA director
Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to Trump
Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of SCLC President and CEO Dr. Charles Steele Jr.
Sens. Britt, Blackburn pass resolution to declare Oct. 10 “American Girls in Sports Day”
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
It’s time to admit that the GOP may not be the bastion of conservatism it claims to be.
Opinion
Each song leaves the crowd wondering: Is this a rally, a retro concert, or a vaguely patriotic karaoke night?
Opinion
I have been asked these three questions about the elections process.
Featured Opinion
If the governor has the authority to fire the head of veterans affairs, why didn't she do so two months ago?
Featured Opinion
We have one doozy of a congressional race in the newly drawn 2nd Congressional District.
Opinion
This issue is now more public than ever, yet the practices of these PBMs have gone unchallenged.
Featured Opinion
The stakes are high, and the future of American democracy is at risk. The choice is ours.
Opinion
We have the numbers from the last few years. We can apply the numbers going forward. So which candidate is better?
Featured Opinion
While other states' citizens conveniently vote early in record numbers, Alabamians wait on a random Tuesday, and hope it isn't raining.
Featured Opinion
But let’s take a beat — what was life really like during this so-called "golden age"?