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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
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By U. S. Representative Martha Roby (R-AL2) Should a working dad be forced to use up all of his vacation time in order to...
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By Beth Clayton Senators Rusty Glover (R-Mobile) and Slade Blackwell (R-Mountain Brook) voted against legislation that would have improved Alabama’s worker’s compensation laws in committee meeting...
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By Beth Clayton MONTGOMERY—Representative Patricia Todd (D-Birmingham) presented a bill before the Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee to dramatically change the way marijuana...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford I was amazed to read a recent editorial from Rep. Jim Patterson, R-Merdianville, in which he blasted Democrats...
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By Beth Clayton BIRMINGHAM—Yesterday, immediately following his resignation as Chairman of the Alabama Democratic Party, Judge Mark Kennedy announced that he would step in...
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By Diane Ravitch I have thought long and hard about the Common Core standards. I have decided that I cannot support them. In this...
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By Congressman Jo Bonner Last week, our nation again was reminded of the threats ordinary citizens face in a free society when evil chooses...
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By A Single Mom If you keep up with what’s happening in our state at all, you’ve heard of Common Core. In a very...
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By Stephen Stetson, Policy Analyst, Alabama Arise How do predatory lenders react when a broad coalition of Alabamians line up against usury and high-cost...
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By Don Gowen A coalition of over 150 Alabama organizations under the banner of The Alliance for Responsible Lending in Alabama, along with the...