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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA— Sen. Tom Whatley, R-Auburn, has proposed several bills to expand allow a public municipal utility provider, Opelika...
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- Elections
Tuberville campaign misfires on finance law, confusion risks felony violation
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Opinion | The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems
Bill to expand police immunity debated before committee
House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will
House Judiciary Committee passes bill to criminalize theft of employee retirement benefits
Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House
- Economy
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
- National
Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall
Sen. Britt hosts FBI Director Kash Patel at FBI Redstone Arsenal
- Education
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
- Health
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
Opinion | Tuberville fumbles his own governor play, then blames the ref
Opinion | The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems
Opinion | Alabama is leading in portable benefits for today’s workforce
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Featured Opinion
Sen. Tuberville says he’s “still praying” — but even God’s rolling His eyes by now.
Elections
The senator's campaign claimed he could transfer $600K in federal funds to a state race. Alabama’s strict limits make such a transfer a felony.
Education
Democrats criticized the CHOOSE Act funding, arguing that the program diverts funding that could be used to better public schools.
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The report tracks both the protection and removal of Confederate memorials located in public spaces, schools, street names and military bases across the U.S.
News
State-backed funding and local infrastructure fuel a new wave of startup success.
Courts
Alabama Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy released his first public statement on Thursday, just eight days after suffering a heart attack.
Legislature
Critics during the public hearing shared their belief that the bill would make it harder to hold police accountable for misusing force.
Legislature
SB5 is Elliot's latest attempt to punish the Archives for a one-hour program it hosted in 2023 recounting LGBTQ history in the state.
Opinion
Portable benefits will remove barriers, spark job growth, and help more Alabamians take control of their future.
Health
Our combined efforts and partnerships are positioning Alabama to overcome an epidemic that has claimed the lives of thousands.
Health
Since 2011, at least seven rural hospitals in Alabama have closed their doors for good.
Featured Opinion
Too many leaders mistake self-preservation for principle — history won’t.
Featured Opinion
By Sam McLure Alabama Political Report Have you talked with anyone in Alabama who isn’t bothered by Luther Strange’s acceptance of Gov. Bentley’s appointment...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 24, 2017, the Republican controlled House of Representatives failed to pass the American Health Care Act...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Manufactured Housing Association issued a press release to thank US Representative Terri Sewell (D-Selma) for her...
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Gov. Robert Bentley and now US Sen. Luther Strange have new watchdog group on their heels. Redeem the...
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Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter The Southern Poverty Law Center could be suing a self-described Neo-Nazi and White Supremacist website. On March 23, APR...
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter For the city of Ferguson, Mo., it wasn’t the shooting of Michael Brown that caused widespread rioting and...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, March 25, 2017, the American Health Care Act was withdrawn from consideration after both the Whitehouse and...
Opinion
By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week was a hectic and monumental week at the US Capitol. As we prepared to mark the 7th...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, March 25, 2017 the House Republican Caucus released a statement expressing their condolences on the sudden passing...
