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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
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
NLRB decides captive audience meetings are unlawful in potential boost for unions
- National
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
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
- 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
Featured Opinion
By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter I’m sure there are many bills in the Alabama Legislature I’ll take issue with this year. Heck, there...
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers We are only a few weeks away from our March 1st primary. We have an early primary date...
Opinion
By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I’m going to start by telling you something we all know: Washington has a spending problem. The federal government...
Opinion
By Rep. Darrio Melton It’s time to talk about how we fund the state of Alabama and get a few things straight. When we...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter If power is the ultimate currency of politics, it is also a most fierce and fragile commodity. In...
Opinion
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford During his State of the State Address Tuesday night, Gov. Bentley laid out his four-year plan, which included...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley’s State of the State address Tuesday night was “encouraging.” (Meh!) The governor covered a lot...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers There are a good many stories about elections of the 1940’s and 50’s where vote were bought and...
Opinion
By Rep. Darrio Melton As the first round of caucuses met this week in Iowa and New Hampshire, the weight of the 2016 election...
Opinion
By Sen. Arthur Orr With the growing threat of ISIS and other terrorist groups around the world who want to do us harm, it...