Opinion
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
Opinion
Government, Government, and more Government; federal, state, or local no matter its level or location when government grows “We the people” lose freedom. With every...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter For years select newspapers in Alabama have enjoyed what many have referred to as state-sanctioned monopoly. This is...
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By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey January 2011 Op-Ed Column For three years in a row, the state of Alabama has been home to the...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the past week Henry Mabry met with the ‘Gadsden Times’ in which he held for the status...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It has been recently reported that Democratic Sen. Vivian Davis Figures of Mobile will introduce a proposed constitutional...
Opinion
How then are we to position our nation to survive and prosper in the 21st century? The same as President Washington advised for his...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There are days when I find political maneuvering as baffling as Lady Gaga’s wardrobe. While Gaga is obviously...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter This is the time of year that editors, writers and pundits try to list what they believe are...
Opinion
As with most Americans, I realize the times we are living in are the most dangerous our republic has ever faced. This creeping socialistic...
News
Press Release from the office of Representative Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) Montgomery, AL – House Minority Leader Craig Ford (D-Gadsden) said that Republicans in Montgomery...