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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
In Alabama, it’s difficult to imagine that most churches are going to cancel Easter Sunday services this weekend. That, friends, should be a signal...
Featured Opinion
On Tuesday, Alabama’s governor called together the state’s media, in the midst of a global pandemic, so they could broadcast pictures of her tying...
Opinion
I love public education employees. They are the most resourceful group of people you could ever meet. They have to be. These employees work...
Featured Opinion
Allow me to share some observations from the year thus far. First of all, I have never seen anything like the coronavirus shutdown of...
Featured Opinion
Late last month, firefighters from Reece City — a small town on the outskirts of Gadsden — started knocking on every door in town,...
Opinion
Like many of you I “attended” Palm Sunday worship online. It was strange not to be there at St. James Fairhope physically for the...
Featured Opinion
The spread of COVID-19 in Alabama is worse today than it was yesterday, and in all likelihood, it will be more devastating tomorrow. The...
Opinion
On April 4, 1968, I was watching the little black and white television in our living room when the newscaster said that Dr. Martin...
Health
John Atkinson is the public relations and marketing director at East Alabama Medical Center. On March 31, EAMC’s Chief of Staff Michael Roberts, M.D....
Featured Opinion
I have many friends who can tell you the names of the offensive linemen who started last year for their favorite college football team....