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- Elections
Secretary of State Wes Allen signs agreement with Louisiana to cross check voter files
Rep. Sewell to join press conference marking 11th anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder
Secretary Allen accuses Biden of using undocumented immigrants to steal election
Sen. Katie Britt raises $250K for Ted Cruz in Birmingham
Democratic primary heads to runoff in Birmingham-area House seat
- Governor
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects
Gov. Ivey champions Alabama Manufacturers on “Made in the USA” Day
Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband
Gov. Ivey appoints new Talladega County district judge
Gov. Ivey announces 20 appointments to various state positions
- Legislature
Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session
Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on alleged forgery charges
Sen. Garlan Gudger issues statement following July 4 jet ski accident
Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall
Rep. Fidler awards VP of the BBB Educational Foundation in Mobile with a grant
- Economy
National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs
Southern Research awards, biotech funds, new jobs and business growth in Alabama
Job openings in Alabama unchanged in April, separations down
Developers secure lease, advancing commercial development at Southtown site
UAW president: Mercedes breaking promises to workers by blaming the union
- National
RNC unveils 2024 platform embracing crypto, opposing Central Bank Digital Currencies
Sen. Britt: American security demands more than proposed CFIUS rule
Rep. Sewell announces 13th Annual Job Fair
Alabama Republicans support the voter eligibility bill on conspiratorial grounds
Alabama congressmen oppose regulations on dishwashers and fridges
- Education
Alabama State Department of Education hit by cyber attack, data breached
Joe Hampton to serve as chair of Stillman College board
PARCA report details increase in third grade reading sufficiency
Prattville Library approves workaround for LGBT book ban
Board votes to extend Alabama A&M president’s contract to 2030
- Health
FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies
Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies
Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care
Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day
Alabama employers sound the alarm on policies targeting prescription drug benefits
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama is facing a labor and delivery crisis. The solution is right there
Opinion | HB4’s tyranny: A roadmap to autocratic control
Reed calms fears, details city’s plans to address gun violence, other issues
Opinion | Alabama’s botched gambling laws criminalize children’s charity
Opinion | Trump’s fever dream, America’s nightmare
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Since revelations about Craftmaster’s bankruptcy first came to light in 2006, its owners have tried to paint it...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Thursday, Montgomery Super Attorney, Joe Espy convened with members of the Capitol press corps to brief them...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— “This is not about Milton McGregor or VictoryLand, this is for a principle, we have the right...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY: The history of gaming in Macon County, Alabama, began in earnest in 1984 with the opening of...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A battle looms on the near horizon. According to the man who is leading the charge it is...
Opinion
By Sen. Marc Keahey During the 2012 legislative session, HB 120 passed unanimously in both the House and the Senate. It was portrayed as a...
Opinion
By US Rep. Mike Rogers (WASHINGTON, DC)—As we quickly enter the Christmas season, folks across East Alabama are in the spirit of giving. In these...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For several years there has been a growing war within the ALGOP, factions that united to takeover the...
News
By Thomas Scovill Madison, Alabama If I were Speaker John Boehner, I would immediately have the US House of Representatives pass a bill to...