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Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance

The court ruled Alabama's map violates the Voting Rights Act, ensuring continued use of a court-ordered map enabling two Black lawmakers.

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Librarians, supporters rail against new regime at Alabama Public Library Service

Librarians and citizens condemned APLS board actions and leadership as it defined "sexually explicit" and a member proposed further restrictions.

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Elections

Alabama Dems hope to use Trump, ALGOP failures to build momentum in 2026

Trump's declining polls, along with Tuberville's potential polarizing run for governor, could give Alabama Dems a pathway back to relevancy.

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Opinion

Opinion | Powering America’s future starts in Alabama

The Powering Growth package is a promise to the people of our state that Alabama will lead with vision, act with discipline, and compete...

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Congress

Rep. Sewell condemns Trump’s firing of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden

Sewell called President Trump's abrupt firing of Dr. Hayden an affront to her service and an attack on the institution.

10 hours ago

Legislature

Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms

The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey, who has already signaled her approval and intent to sign the bill into...

1 day ago

Legislature

Senate Democrats block Archives restructuring bill at last minute

After three hours of holding up the legislative day, Sen. Chris Elliott relented and voted to non-concur, sending the bill to conference committee.

1 day ago
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Opinion

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Opinion | Let them eat … nothing

As Congressional Republicans seek out ways to give big tax breaks to the nation's wealthiest, a familiar target has emerged: the poor.

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Opinion

Opinion | ADEM’s retiring director: Alabama’s environment is cleaner and healthier

As I look back at my 15 years at ADEM, I am confident Alabama’s environment is much better today than it was in 2010. 

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Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.() Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. speaks at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.()

Opinion

Opinion | Sen. Tuberville is the ideal choice for Alabama governor

As we are currently not ranked 50th in every significant area measured, his election should guarantee that we achieve this downward goal.

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Opinion

Opinion | The SAVE Act doesn’t save voting rights

The SAVE Act would prevent millions of Americans from voting, particularly in the Deep South.

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What to Watch in 2016

By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, we took a look back at some of the highlights from 2015 like the important progress on...

January 4, 2016

News

Will 2016 be a Turning Point?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Will 2016 be the turning point for State government in Alabama? That question hangs precipitously on the outcome...

December 31, 2015
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