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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
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “Efficiency” is the latest rationale given for eliminating the State’s decade’s-old bid laws for public works projects....
Opinion
By US Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, many schools in Alabama were on Spring Break and people flocked to the Gulf Coast. Spring...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford My wife, Gwen, is an incredible woman. I see it every day of my life. Not just in...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Alabama’s senior and premier political reporter, Phil Rawls, has retired. Phil spent 35 years reporting on Alabama politics...
Opinion
By Bill Armistead “These are the times that try men’s souls,” reads The American Crisis* by Thomas Paine who penned these words during the...
Opinion
By Ron J. Iocca Two years ago my life was turned upside down, and I was fortunate to have access to an innovative product...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since announcing his intention to raise State revenue though targeted tax increase measures, Gov. Robert Bentley has been...
Opinion
By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Every month American families and small business owners sit down and balance their budgets. They make sure they...
Opinion
Education Matters By Larry Lee Even an amateur swami with a cloudy crystal ball could have told us how the recent vote to...
News
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Gadsden’s representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Robert Aderholt, was recently chosen as the National Association...