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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
- Legislature
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
- Economy
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
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act
Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports
Sens. Katie Britt, Rick Scott introduce bipartisan bill to “Lock The Clock”
Rep. Sewell becomes first Black woman to serve on House Ways and Means Subcommittee
Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act
- 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
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama’s mental health crisis demands urgent action
Opinion | There’s proof that Alabama could be better.
Opinion | Child care is unaffordable and inaccessible, Britt and Kaine introduce two bills
Opinion | Richard Shelby FBI Headquarters comes to Alabama
Opinion | 800 miles, no gas: How my all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip
Featured Opinion
By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Today is my 37th wedding anniversary. Yes, even I have been married to the same woman for 37...
Opinion
Education Matters By Larry Lee At its heart, education is more about hand-to-hand combat than about ballyhooed plans and initiatives. Sure, we love the...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers During the past couple of months everywhere I go people continually ask me why in the world the...
Opinion
By David Nichols The first week in January the anticipated list of Alabama’s failing schools was released. The list identifies the 75 lowest performing...
Opinion
Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last Friday, thousands of people arrived in Washington, DC to march for an important cause: pro-life policies. The annual March...
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Know a sentence you never hear anyone say? “Boy, that discrimination really worked out for us.” Think about...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As the State Legislature cues up for the 2017 Regular Legislative Session, the problems that vexed our State...
Opinion
House Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford A lot has been said about the state of Alabama’s public school system. And for the last six...
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There is some confusion over the term “white privilege.” Apparently, quite a few white people are convinced that...
Opinion
By State Auditor Jim Zeigler President Donald Trump is rapidly moving to release one trillion dollars to the states to refurbish aging infrastructure. There...