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If we claim to value life, we need to prove it. And that starts with recognizing that mental health care is a moral imperative.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
- Legislature
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
- Economy
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
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act
Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports
Sens. Katie Britt, Rick Scott introduce bipartisan bill to “Lock The Clock”
Rep. Sewell becomes first Black woman to serve on House Ways and Means Subcommittee
Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act
- 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
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama’s mental health crisis demands urgent action
Opinion | There’s proof that Alabama could be better.
Opinion | Child care is unaffordable and inaccessible, Britt and Kaine introduce two bills
Opinion | Richard Shelby FBI Headquarters comes to Alabama
Opinion | 800 miles, no gas: How my all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip
Featured Opinion
I’ve been spending many hours a day grading college papers. Final grades are due Monday, and I’ve still got a pile to plow through....
Featured Opinion
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday continued her unexpectedly sane response to the coronavirus outbreak. Ignoring the braindead and overzealous responses from neighboring governors...
Featured Opinion
Last week I discussed Alabama’s outstanding leaders in the political arena. This week allow me to share with you some of the state’s leaders...
Featured Opinion
Gov. Kay Ivey’s stay-at-home order became effective on April 4, at 5 p.m. and will expire Thursday, April 30, at 5 p.m. It is...
Featured Opinion
The Alabama Legislature is returning on May 4. May the odds be ever in their favor. Because, with dozens of members over the age...
Opinion
On December 18, 2019, I watched Alabama’s parole board deny relief to every case it considered that day. It was the last day of...
Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic is spreading rapidly throughout the country, with nearly 850,000 cases of infection, out of which over 5,300 took place in Alabama....
Economy
Thousands of sick Alabamians. Hundreds of dead Alabamians. Hundreds of thousands of Alabamians out of work. These are the realities of the COVID-19 virus’...
Featured Opinion
The economy is a wreck. That’s true. Some believe this will be the worst recession since the Great Depression. We had that one already,...
Featured Opinion
Scared, tired, restless, and bored is the way many Alabamians are feeling these days as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Add to that mix anger...