Opinion
The sale of the Birmingham Racecourse prompted a number of questions about Alabama's complicated and confusing gambling laws.
Hi, what are you looking for?
Alabama Political Reporter
- 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
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
News
From the Office of House Minority Leader Craig Ford “As a Christian, I have always been opposed to abortion. I believe we must do everything...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “We sleep peaceably in our beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on...
Opinion
That our institution and the concepts of our founders are held in contempt by our ruling elites is made more obvious every day. In...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Watching the Legislator debate pending bills last week I was struck by the thought that willful ignorance is...
News
By Craig Ford From the Office of House Minority Leader Craig Ford “This bill is far from perfect, but it was the best the...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Politics at its best is a battle of ideas, at its worst it is a war for power....
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The “Jobs Package” has been the premiere objective of the first two weeks of the 2012 Legislative session....
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The phrase “ Loose Cannon,” is believed to be coined by Victor Hugo, author of such renowned novels...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Last week was suppose to be “Jobs Week,” at the State Capitol. But as Thursday morning ticked into...
Opinion
When the retirement systems of Alabama Executive Director Dr. David Bronner, wrote the first sentence of his presentation of the systems 2010 annual report...