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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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- 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
By Sen. Hank Sanders When one community gets a cold, another community gets pneumonia. I heard variations of this wise saying many times as...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers In 1986 Richard Shelby was a 50-year-old congressman from Tuscaloosa. He was elected to congress eight years earlier,...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Fifty years ago, American Democracy fundamentally shifted right here in Selma, Alabama. As men and women from all walks...
Opinion
By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) As I was touring the manufacturing operation at Quality Filters in Robertsdale, I was struck by just how...
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By Eunie Smith President, Eagle Forum of Alabama Dr. John H. Killian, Sr. Former President of the Alabama Baptist State Convention It has been...
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EDUCATION MATTERS By Larry Lee Legend has it that the phrase “the gift that keeps on giving,” was used to describe early versions of...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford As if $86 million in new taxes and an $80 million raid on public education weren’t bad...
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EDUCATION MATTERS By Larry Lee Circles really do have a beginning and an end. But you cannot be in a rush to find them....
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Back in 2008, I covered the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis-St. Paul for the newspaper I worked for...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton “We dare defend our rights.” The state motto has been flaunted by politicians across Montgomery to promote partisan agendas...