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Education Matters By Larry Lee At this writing, nearly 700 have responded to the survey we posted on Friday, March 17, 2017. Results basically...
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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey makes appointments for district judgeship and district attorney positions
Aspiring lieutenant governor penned 479 page flat Earth screed
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
- Legislature
Daniels: National Democrats are silent on Trump, still in mourning
Opinion | Revisiting the Alabama Child Protection Act: Our children are safer today
Prefiled bill would incentivize donations to rural hospitals with tax credits
Alabama Dems’ 2025 platform will focus on expanding freedom, economic opportunities
Alabama House Republican Caucus announces 2025 “Alabama Values” legislative agenda
- Economy
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
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
- National
56 Alabama groups urge Congress to reject tax cuts for the wealthy
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary; Britt backs nominee
Marshall, Tuberville endorse Trump’s youth gender-affirming care ban
Trump signs Laken Riley Act, first law of his term, backed by Britt
Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump Administration’s rescission of funding freeze
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
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
- Health
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Want to vote on gambling, lottery? This is your year
Opinion | A history of hope: How vaccines protect us all
Opinion | Congress must rein in Big Tech to protect our kids
Opinion | It’s time to end “Bingo War” lie and move Alabama forward
Opinion | A leadership change is the only way forward for the Decatur Police Department
Legislature
In an interview on Alabama Politics This Week podcast, Daniels was critical of Democratic strategy and messaging.
Congress
“We urge you and all members of the Alabama delegation to reject renewed or expanded tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our society,”...
Infrastructure
There were 24 projects selected for funding for a total of just over $40 million in state transportation funding.
Courts
A federal lawsuit was filed earlier this month, and SB129 took effect in October.
News
In Alabama, 20 percent of new mothers experience PPD, a rate significantly higher than the national average.
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Economy
The state's progress is not just about connectivity—it’s about economic growth, education, and healthcare access for communities that have long been underserved.
President
President Donald Trump’s Jan. 28 executive order aims to restrict gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Local news
The Birmingham-Jefferson County Justice Governance Partnership aims to reduce violence through evidence-based strategies.
Opinion
In all of human history, vaccines have arguably saved more lives than any other intervention.
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A survey found that 90 percent support a minimum social media age of 13, and 87 percent oppose personalized algorithms targeting children.
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It is clear that Alabama’s gaming stalemate has been fueled by political corruption, arrogance, greed, and hubris.
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For Decatur's Police Department to move forward and regain the respect of the community, a change in leadership likely will be necessary.
Opinion
By Rosemary Elebash and Jeff Lynn Ask business people to rank their top problems, and you find a consistent pattern. Taxes and regulations usually...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017, the House of Representatives is expected to vote on the House plan to repeal...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, March 22, 2017, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) voiced her support for the American Health Care Act...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans are debating voting to repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, March 23, 2017, Emerging from trusteeship, the Montgomery County Democratic Conference (MCDC) elected a new slate of...
News
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There will be yet another prison bill introduced when the Legislature returns on April 4, but even so,...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein wrote, “A man will be imprisoned in a room with a door that’s unlocked...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter President Donald Trump knows how to make news, and he very often does that through Twitter. It appears,...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers We are on the cusp of one of the best political years in modern political history in the...
