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America’s story is a tale of arrivals. John F. Kennedy, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump owe their opportunities to immigrant parents or grandparents.
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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
State Rep. Hill files bill to split session in two
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat
Sen. Coleman pre-files bills to combat excessive use of force by police
Prefiled bill would ensure right to access contraceptive care
- Economy
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic
Alabama Realtors release October economic and real estate report
- National
Rep. Jerry Carl talks Farm Bill, “head-spinner” return for Trump
Sens. Britt, Tuberville request report on federal funding for health providers
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against Ukraine debt forgiveness
USDA names three Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas
Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals
- Education
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
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
- Health
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Birthright citizenship defines America’s promise and identity
Opinion | Disney movies latest victim in rightwing library lunacy
Opinion | Pandering to Republicans was one of Harris’s biggest electoral mistakes
Opinion | 200 years of election intrigue
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Featured Opinion
As is usually the case when it comes to gambling legislation in Alabama, the rumors, innuendos and outright lies have started to fly.
Featured Opinion
Our gun laws and culture have encouraged an atmosphere where it's right to shoot at first fear, even if you're scared of the sheriff.
Featured Opinion
How has a party that once championed limited government come to assert itself over the most personal dimensions of American life?
Featured Opinion
In today’s GOP, moral character is no longer central; it’s sacrificed when convenient and valued only if it serves power.
Featured Opinion
It’s time to admit that the GOP may not be the bastion of conservatism it claims to be.
Opinion
Each song leaves the crowd wondering: Is this a rally, a retro concert, or a vaguely patriotic karaoke night?
Opinion
I have been asked these three questions about the elections process.
Featured Opinion
If the governor has the authority to fire the head of veterans affairs, why didn't she do so two months ago?
Featured Opinion
We have one doozy of a congressional race in the newly drawn 2nd Congressional District.
Opinion
This issue is now more public than ever, yet the practices of these PBMs have gone unchallenged.