Opinion
The sale of the Birmingham Racecourse prompted a number of questions about Alabama's complicated and confusing gambling laws.
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- Elections
- 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
Featured Opinion
When judges have law books in one hand, and the Bible in another, may God have mercy on our souls.
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There was nothing unique about Marilyn Lands' campaign finance reporting mistakes. There was plenty unique about her.
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Ivey needs to gather the top leadership from the House and Senate in a room and hammer out a deal they can agree upon.
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Biden’s speech at Pointe du Hoc echoed past presidents who marked D-Day by urging the nation and the free world to stand against tyranny.
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When you believe absurd lies and are willing to turn your back on established institutions and the truth, you're in a cult.
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Students want to live in Tuscaloosa. They want to spend money in Tuscaloosa. Tuscaloosa should let them.
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For a long time now in Alabama, we have let ignorance be our guide. The bill has been steep.
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Hopefully, for Alabama’s sake, you have not heard the last of this issue.
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When a nation cannot agree on the rule of law and equal justice, its foundations are in danger of collapsing under the weight of...
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Magna Carta started the concept of loyalty to a contract of rights, not to an individual.