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A government operated by the worst, most incompetent people results in the worst, most incompetent government. Just ask Alabama.
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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
- 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
Opinion
My notebook of observations from 2023 was so full that I will continue this week.
Featured Opinion
The willingness of today's conservatives to believe everything they want to be true almost cost us democracy, and it might yet.
Opinion
It just makes sense to make it easier to build new clean energy projects that will strengthen our economy.
Featured Opinion
In a process that has been weirdly secretive from the start, depositions are the sunlight this licensing process needs.
Featured Opinion
As we watch this drama unfold, one can't help but ponder the ramifications of this decision.
Opinion
"It has been a productive first 12 months. But we are just getting started," Sen. Katie Britt writes.
Featured Opinion
Upset because people are protesting outside of his house, Decatur mayor Tab Bowling wants to violate the constitution to stop them.
Opinion
Allow me to look back into 2023 and share with you some observations and accolades from the last year.
Featured Opinion
With a little over three months to go until primary elections, the race for the newly drawn 2nd District is about to take off.