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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
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
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By Rep. Darrio Melton As students across Alabama are preparing to head back to school, Alabama’s legislators are heading back to Montgomery to...
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By John Rice President, Alabama Foundation for Limited Government Gov. Robert Bentley is welcoming lawmakers back to town today to raise taxes and pass...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter When lawmakers convene to address the complicated issue of how to best fund the State’s General Fund Budget...
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By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) At this very moment, the national debt sits at over $18 trillion dollars, and it shows no...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford The crisis in the General Fund budget has dominated lawmakers’ focus this year, and for good reason....
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By John Rice President, Alabama Foundation for Limited Government Gov. Robert Bentley and scores of lawmakers promised not to raise taxes throughout election season...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A new poll released by Gov. Robert Bentley’s non-profit, Alabama Council for Excellent Government claims, that Alabama...
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by Katherine Green Robertson The Alabama Legislature caught its share of grief after adjourning from the regular session without passing a budget. The alleged...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter Can they govern? That’s a fair question. After all, Republicans have a supermajority in both the House...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers During the press conference three weeks ago announcing the historic BP settlement and windfall for the state, Gov....