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The sale of the Birmingham Racecourse prompted a number of questions about Alabama's complicated and confusing gambling laws.
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- 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
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
Small business optimism rises, but economic challenges persist
- National
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
Britt dispels social media rumor that she voted against Rick Scott
- 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 | Clearing up a few gambling questions after the Birmingham Racecourse sale
Opinion | The Trump triumph
Opinion | Am I my brother’s keeper?
Opinion | Birmingham Racecourse sale may be good news for gambling legislation, employees
Opinion | Only in politics could fairness be considered a disadvantage
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By House Minority Leader, Representative Craig Ford It is no secret that things in Montgomery have become much more partisan and tense since 2010....
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By Larry Lee Education Matters It was exciting to read recently that one of the GOP leaders of the Alabama House said, “It is...
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By House Minority Leader Craig Ford One of the things I love about the summertime is the celebration of our country and all that...
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By Darrell Turner 275 million Americans never give a second thought about going to bed hungry, because we don’t. Most of us over eat...
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By Sen. Quinton Ross The citizens of Alabama stand to miss out on billions of federal dollars and preventive healthcare if the Governor continues...
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By House Minority Leader Craig Ford If there was any doubt before as to whether the Alabama Republican Party and the Republicans in the...
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By Sen. Cam Ward I will be the first to admit that this has been one of the hardest legislative sessions I have had. ...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Earlier this week, we took a day to remember our veterans and fallen heroes who have sacrificed their...
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Education Matters By Larry Lee “Dad, why is it always 1963 in Alabama?” That question has haunted me since my son asked it weeks...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—We celebrate Memorial Day with solemn ceremony, but also with picnics, family gatherings and other joys of life....