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A restructuring bill raises urgent questions about political power, historical integrity and who decides Alabama’s official story.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Terry Waters announces candidacy for Alabama Senate District 22
ABPAC endorses Derek Chen for Alabama State Auditor
Grant Blackburn announces candidacy for Baldwin County District Court judge
Rep. Terri Collins endorses Patrick Johnson as successor for HD8 seat
Jones vows to remove APLS members if elected governor
- Governor
Alabama governor signs law allowing death penalty for child predators
Gov. Ivey establishes board to oversee emerging technology
Gov. Kay Ivey signs law to limit Mobile Bay dredge dumping
Gov. Ivey shares support for energy cost bill package
Governor announces appointments including Baldwin and Cullman County circuit judgeships
- Legislature
Alabama governor signs law allowing death penalty for child predators
House committee advances bill to reshape Archives board
HB161 advances amid debate over child online safety enforcement
Senate committee approves abstinence-based sex ed bill
Democrats want to give people an opportunity to vote on a state lottery
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
- National
Mobile, Hoover pause internet sales tax challenge
Sen. Britt join colleagues in introducing the CLEAR LABELS Act
Brookside accepts settlement, including $1.5 million compensation proposal
Commemorative coin for America’s 250th anniversary gets unanimous House support
Sen. Britt demands answers from Meta on youth safety allegations
- Education
Senate committee approves abstinence-based sex ed bill
Bill passes Senate allowing UA to reorganize School of Social Work despite public pushback
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
- Health
L. Keith Granger recognized with Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame induction
Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame to induct 12 healthcare figures
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
- Opinion
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"We should be ashamed of how Alabama’s most innocent citizens are suffering. And if we’re not, shame on us."
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"Unless voters force candidates to focus on meaningful issues, we'll continue to get unqualified lawmakers who use division to win."
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"The For the People Act could have started to make that better. But better for all Americans is not part of the Republican agenda."
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"The list of problems with this proposal goes on and on and, although the proposal appears to be at a dead end now, it...
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"The Senate was deliberate, effective and efficient as it took up a longer-than-usual list of issues."
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"Alabama needs problem solvers, not trouble makers."
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On this Juneteenth, we renew our commitment to all Alabamians who have the right to know that their voices are heard.
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"Moore is my congressman. But he does not represent me in any form or fashion."
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"This issue has to be addressed. Therefore, it looks imminent that at least two special sessions are in store for this year."
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"The 40-year-old theory examines the ways racism has affected our various systems, leading to diminished opportunities and injustices."