Featured Opinion
The town of Lipscomb can't pay its employees because it's the subject of an AG's lawsuit over electronic bingo.
Hi, what are you looking for?
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
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
Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award
Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms
- 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
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
Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama
- 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
News
By Rep. Darrio Melton “Walk softly and carry a big stick.” President Teddy Roosevelt’s nutshell-theory on foreign policy has become a common political expression,...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley can rightly take credit for taking “the first step” toward “changed the course of...
Opinion
By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) I have proudly called Southwest Alabama home for my entire life, but I don’t know that I...
Opinion
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford In a special legislative session where their options were to either raise taxes, cut services or raid education,...
Featured Opinion
By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Well, I guess same-sex marriage did destroy traditional marriage. At least in Alabama, where homophobic probate judges refuse...
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers When Jim Bennett left the Secretary of State’s office earlier this year, he set the record for the...
Opinion
By Senator Tim Melson, M.D. I am deeply concerned about the future of healthcare in this state as a result of the ripple effects...
Opinion
By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) There is no greater responsibility of Congress than to ensure for the safety and security of the American...
Opinion
EDUCATION MATTERS By Larry Lee The legislative supermajority in Montgomery would have us believe that when they conjure up education policy like the Alabama...
Opinion
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford College football has finally started back, and it couldn’t have come soon enough! Football is a way of...