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In all of human history, vaccines have arguably saved more lives than any other intervention.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Aspiring lieutenant governor penned 479 page flat Earth screed
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
- Legislature
Opinion | Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
Alabama Dems’ 2025 platform will focus on expanding freedom, economic opportunities
Alabama House Republican Caucus announces 2025 “Alabama Values” legislative agenda
State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
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
- National
Sen. Britt continues to pursue anti-immigration agenda, introduces POLICE Act
Sen. Britt backs Sean Duffy’s confirmation as Transportation chief
Sen. Britt leads bipartisan bill to protect kids from social media harms
Rep. Sewell demands Trump Administration reveal list of frozen infrastructure projects
Former Alabama jail administrator charged with federal civil rights violation
- 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
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
- Opinion
Opinion | A history of hope: How vaccines protect us all
Opinion | Congress must rein in Big Tech to protect our kids
Opinion | It’s time to end “Bingo War” lie and move Alabama forward
Opinion | A leadership change is the only way forward for the Decatur Police Department
Opinion | Criminal indifference
Featured Opinion
Marshall wants to charge people with "criminal conspiracy" just for providing a ride across state lines for abortion access.
Featured Opinion
Despite a number of excuses and ridiculous rewrites of history, you don't get to vote because some Senate Republicans sold out.
Featured Opinion
Tuberville's defense of Trump undermines the rule of law, signaling MAGA's dangerous shift towards dismantling justice for political power.
Featured Opinion
In both municipal government and urban planning, we need fewer “one-size-fits-all plans” and more people willing to try whatever works.
Opinion
It’s time for Alabama policymakers to come together and forge a solution to the state’s mental health crisis.
Opinion
As with most bureaucratic middlemen, if you give them an inch — they take a mile.
Opinion
The session was demanding at times, but my colleagues and I made significant progress.
Featured Opinion
During his campaign, he promised to give his congressional salary to veterans and widows. He lied.
Featured Opinion
Unlike some, I don’t think voters in New York City are any smarter than voters down here in Alabama.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's problems with gun violence and mass shootings didn't happen by chance, and they won't be solved with idiotic, get-tough solutions.