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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
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms
- Economy
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
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
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
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
- 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 | How healthcare helped solidify Trump’s landslide victory
Opinion | Stop letting hate hijack Alabama’s Christmas spirit
Opinion | Four actions states are taking to advance apprenticeships
Opinion | Alabama has been hit hard by the opioid crisis
Opinion | Trump’s criminal cases are gone. Democrats are to blame
Opinion
I have spent my working life – a mere four plus decades – with a simple philosophy: The stronger we make Alabama, the stronger...
Opinion
When we go to bed at night, whether we think about it or not, we are safe knowing that our servicemen and women stand...
Featured Opinion
Brett Kavanaugh is a liar. Let’s get that straight right off the bat. He’s a stone cold, look-you-in-the-eye-and-lie liar. That’s really the only reason...
Opinion
Senator Doug Jones and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin have called on the EPA to reconsider placing the 35th Avenue Superfund Site on the National Priorities...
Featured Opinion
The League of Women Voters of Alabama is throwing in the towel. They’ve been doing their thing for 98 years — sponsoring candidate forums...
Featured Opinion
The last full month of campaigning for the Nov. 6, General Election starts Monday, and unless voters demand more of Republicans running for office,...
Featured Opinion
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall supports Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Marshall issued a statement on Tuesday (first reported by the...
Featured Opinion
The State of Alabama’s fiscal year begins next week on October 1. Our state’s finances are not the best in the world. However, they...
Elections
Walt Maddox is nuts. That’s the only explanation I have for what the man’s doing — going around the state and trying to engage...
Featured Opinion
The Republican Party nationally and especially here in Alabama prides itself on its patriotism. But what is patriotism? Noted English scholar Dr. Samuel Johnson...