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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, March 14, the Alabama Soil and Water Conservation Committee is scheduled to launch a new initiative to...
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- Elections
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
- Governor
- Legislature
House committee adds protections to bill authorizing ALFA health plans
Alabama House passes bill to support independent pharmacies statewide
Alabama doctors praise passage of bill to speed access to prenatal care
Controversial wildlife rehabilitation bill awaits consideration by House Ag Committee
Alabama lawmaker files bill to jail women for abortions
- Economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
- National
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote for Senate Republicans’ budget plan
Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan legislation to expand telehealth access
Alabama Always sues, says cannabis board too biased to be fair
Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Tiffany B. McCord to Montgomery Circuit Court
Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement
- Education
Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection
Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University
Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
- Health
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
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Smart tax policy would incentivize Alabamians who smoke to quit
Opinion | Wahl and APLS want to “protect kids” — by banning reality and truth
Opinion | ALGOP lawmakers raise taxes on working class as ALGOP voters cheer
Opinion | Pass SB161 to create a healthier, stronger Alabama
Opinion | Alabama Development Fund: A game changer for rural economic growth
Education
Despite criticism from all corners, the MPS school board pushed forward with a controversial superintendent selection
Legislature
Amendments to the bill ensure coverage for mental health and prescription drugs, plus protections from cancellation due to a medical event.
Legislature
The House passed SB252 to support independent pharmacies by limiting pharmacy benefit manager power.
News
APR spoke with John Dove, a professor of economics at Troy University, to better understand the tariffs and what impact they will have.
Opinion
Passing this bill would recognize the importance of tobacco harm reduction by providing a financial incentive for switching to less harmful smoke-free alternatives.
Featured Opinion
The overtime tax repeal for workers appears to be dead, killed by ALGOP lawmakers in favor of keeping a tax break for the wealthy.
Legislature
The bill would allow good samaritans to care for injured or orphaned wildlife without an official license.
Legislature
The bill is out of step with some anti-abortion advocates who have said the focus should be on criminalizing providers, not women who seek...
Opinion
We cannot afford to ignore this crisis. Every life lost to overdose is a tragedy we cannot accept.
Opinion
This new level of investment will make rural Alabama more competitive when vying for large scale economic development projects.
Featured Opinion
Alabama voted for prosperity. What it may be getting is economic punishment.
Featured Opinion
For some reason, whenever gambling legislation fails, a bunch of blame gets passed to everyone except those who actually deserve it.
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 22, ISIS claimed responsibility for an attack on Brussels Belgium that killed 34 persons and...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In response to an al.com report once again insinuating that Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Spencer Collier...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A proposed amendment to the State’s 1901 constitution, would give the authority to appoint the State Auditor and...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 21, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) issued a written following statement regarding President Barack H. Obama’s...
Opinion
Education Matters By Larry Lee Once upon a time a young girl in Ohio graduated from a private high school, then got degrees from...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, March 21, the first Airbus A321 passenger jet built in Alabama took its maiden flight before it’s...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, March 19, the President of the Jefferson County School Board, Dean Taylor, age 35, died in...
Opinion
By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, a bill came through the Legislature that I thought had to be a mistake. Republican leadership was attempting...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Poliical Reporter MONTGOMERY—Firings at the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has led to the closing of several criminal investigations, including...
