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The courage to stand alone, to challenge the mob, to think for oneself — these are no longer virtues but liabilities.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- 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.
Featured Opinion
Alabama Dems' government efficiency plan would be great for the state, and even better for the country.
News
Mayors from across Alabama gathered in Montgomery this weekend to participate in a roundtable hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement.
Opinion
Both sides claimed victory in a recent Appeals Court decision on medical weed licensing. But the opinion gave the plaintiffs everything they wanted.
Legislature
HB265 looks to elevate the penalty to a Class A misdemeanor, which could result in up to a year in jail.
Local news
The church, a National Historic Landmark, has been closed since 2020, due to structural deterioration.
National
The announcement marks a return to diplomatic service for Blanchard, who previously served as U.S. ambassador to Slovenia.
Legislature
Democrats argued the bill goes too far and weakens accountability for law enforcement officers.
Featured Opinion
Selma showed the world that change doesn’t come from waiting — it comes from marching, from pushing, from refusing to be silenced.
Legislature
Alabama House approved a bill making Glock switch possession a felony, citing rising gun violence around the state.
