Opinion
The sale of the Birmingham Racecourse prompted a number of questions about Alabama's complicated and confusing gambling laws.
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- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
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
- Legislature
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
BCA, Chamber of Commerce announce 2024 Alabama Small Business of the Year Award winners
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
- National
Rep. Barry Moore announces key staff promotions and new addition
Sen. Britt highlights Alabama priorities following natural disasters
Alabama’s U.S. representatives back bill to expand veteran benefits
Sen. Tuberville opposes new Democratic Farm Bill proposal
Britt dispels social media rumor that she voted against Rick Scott
- Education
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
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
- Health
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming
- Opinion
Opinion | Clearing up a few gambling questions after the Birmingham Racecourse sale
Opinion | The Trump triumph
Opinion | Am I my brother’s keeper?
Opinion | Birmingham Racecourse sale may be good news for gambling legislation, employees
Opinion | Only in politics could fairness be considered a disadvantage
Opinion
The peasant revolt was another milestone for communities desiring self-determination, limited taxation and freedom of conscience.
News
This small group has made a big accomplishment in conquering the Birmingham DRC program and getting their lives on track.
Featured Opinion
Tuberville spends his entire opinion piece obfuscating one simple truth: only the richest 0.1 percent have to pay estate taxes.
Featured Opinion
Reggie Jackson's personal story of his time in Alabama is an opportunity for us to be better.
Featured Opinion
The cold reality is that highly paid lawyers are using legal trickery to delay, deny, and deflect, while real people with real needs suffer.
Featured Opinion
The film "Chinatown" unravels the layers of ethical dilemmas and institutional corruption, revealing a world where right and wrong are blurred.
Featured Opinion
There's no reason Alabama has to maintain its hate-based holidays honoring traitors when there are so many better options.
Featured Opinion
This package gave our state’s leaders an issue in which they could put their partisanship aside and work together.
Opinion
If they had any honor, every Congressperson who voted to reinstall the Confederate Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery would resign.
Opinion
Human equality is a self-evident truth, and liberty—freedom—is an unalienable right.