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America’s story is a tale of arrivals. John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump owe their opportunities to immigrant parents or grandparents.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- 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
State Rep. Hill files bill to split session in two
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
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
- Economy
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
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
- 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
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
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
- Health
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
Alabama hospitals work to address IV shortage following hurricane
- Opinion
Opinion | Birthright citizenship defines America’s promise and identity
Opinion | Disney movies latest victim in rightwing library lunacy
Opinion | Pandering to Republicans was one of Harris’s biggest electoral mistakes
Opinion | 200 years of election intrigue
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Featured Opinion
For some reason, politicians in this state are comfortable with the idea of politicians picking their voters, instead of vice versa.
Opinion
This is urgent. We need help. Please take care of your community, small businesses and the people you serve.
Featured Opinion
Alabama lawmakers know that hundreds of newborns are dying each year. They know that many could be saved with basic care.
Opinion
A big reason why first responders in Alabama are the best in the country is because of the Alabama Fire College.
Featured Opinion
Republicans are masterful at pandering and heaping praises upon themselves. Democrats should give that a shot.
Opinion
It’s time for Democrats to get real. Our party has become perceived as soft, out-of-touch, and ineffective.
Featured Opinion
The nation deserves the strongest, most secure location for Space Command. It’s time to bring it home.
Featured Opinion
With Alabama operators opening resort casinos in other states, this state's gambling predicament becomes even more absurd.
Opinion
By supporting small businesses, we’re helping our communities and keeping Alabama’s economy strong.
Opinion
It won’t guarantee wins, but the West Alabama Highway will at least keep us in the game.