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
Alabamians are quite literally voting to fund initiatives that encourage companies to pay them less.
Opinion
When parents know that our kids are safe, happy, healthy, and well-cared for, we can give our very best.
Opinion
The financial strain on working families has become increasingly evident.
Featured Opinion
This session has seen a flurry of bills aimed at limiting what individuals may read, watch, learn, and hear.
Featured Opinion
Overrun with illegal gambling. Little revenue from legal gaming. Sending other states' kids to college. How did this happen?
Opinion
Our government should not be able to take a person’s organs without first asking the family.
Opinion
People in our state are already struggling enough to afford the drugs they need.
Featured Opinion
This incident is emblematic of the disconnect between the public personas our politicians cultivate and their private endeavors.
Featured Opinion
This legislative session has been particularly awful. Anthony Daniels asked for the one thing we could all use: A break.
Featured Opinion
How many times during the course of this library fight have we heard the book-moving bunch say they are the majority?