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It's weird how in Alabama the political will of the legislature never seems to work out well for the average voter.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey invites students to apply for 2025 Summer Internship Program
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
- Legislature
State Rep. Marilyn Lands bringing bill to address infant, maternal mortality
ACLU of Alabama releases 2025 Legislative Agenda
Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more
Prefiled bills seek to “add some teeth” to immigration enforcement
New bill would add conflict resolution class requirement to marriage licenses
- Economy
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
- National
Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development
Sen. Britt releases statement following confirmation of CIA director
Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to Trump
Rep. Sewell honors the retirement of SCLC President and CEO Dr. Charles Steele Jr.
Sens. Britt, Blackburn pass resolution to declare Oct. 10 “American Girls in Sports Day”
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
30 Alabama healthcare groups unite to fight harmful insurance delays
Aderholt introduces bill to cut federal funds for Planned Parenthood
Alabama commissioners discuss crisis services amidst mental health crisis
Medical Association commend FDA’s ban on Red Dye No. 3
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
- Opinion
Opinion
By Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey In April of 2011, Alabama was shaken by one of the worst tornado outbreaks in our states’ history. Citizens...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The floor of the Senate yesterday descended into chaos as factions appeared in the Republican caucus. Not to...
News
By Senator Bill Holtzclaw There is no doubt that tourism is very important to Alabama and our state and local budgets—but should that be...
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Opinion editorial by Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead If you do what you have always done, you will get what you have always...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Time can be a friend or an enemy, depending on where you stand on a particular bill before...
Opinion
By Vernon Burns The resent revelations of a probe bring launched by the US House Committee on oversight and government reform, concerning the actions...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Senator Linda Coleman recently said, “When we know better, we ought to do better.” I think that...
News
From the Office of House Minority Leader Craig Ford Montgomery, AL – House Democrats this evening voted against the General Fund Budget, arguing the...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter There is a rumor going around that the Alabama Political Reporter is affiliated with Yellow Hammer Politics. This...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter As the second half of the 2012 Legislative Session reconvenes Governor Bentley and the GOP-led Legislature will begin...