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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter With the new Alabama legislative session beginning next Tuesday, lawmakers from around the Yellowhammer State have been pre-filing...
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- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
- Economy
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
- National
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
Sen. Katie Britt supports passage of defense spending bill
Rep. Strong introduces the SPACEPORT Act legislation
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
- Education
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Opinion | Social media warning labels first step in fighting our mental health crisis
Opinion | There’s way more of us
Opinion | The first “Working for Alabama” czar will be Greg Reed
Opinion | The CHOOSE Act favors the few while leaving most behind
Opinion | Santa Claus: The unchecked threat to Christmas
News
A juvenile suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with Thompson’s death.
Legislature
Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law.
News
Thompson was a transgender woman, and her family believes her murder was a hate crime.
Courts
The plaintiffs in the case requested that the IVF lawsuit be dismissed, and a judge agreed.
Education
A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars.
Local news
The city and county have committed $3.4 million to the “Together We Rise” initiative.
Economy
Alabama recorded 5,168 home sales in November, a 5.9 percent increase over October’s figures.
News
The agreement resolves allegations that Burford’s routinely discriminated against lawful permanent residents during the hiring process.
Opinion
The Stop the Scroll Act isn’t a cure. But it is an important step in the right direction.
Featured Opinion
As we watch our lawmakers try again to rip away a small advantage from working people, we should remember there's more of us.
Opinion
The governor and legislature passed a sweeping package of bills that will streamline workforce development in our state.
Featured Opinion
Let’s be honest. Public schools aren’t failing Alabama’s children. Alabama’s leadership is failing public schools.
News
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Most of us would agree that every child in Alabama deserves a quality education. That is why we...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton I have made it no secret that one of my main goals for this legislative session is to encourage an...
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by Cameron Smith Alabama Policy Institute The “rule of law” has served as the backbone of democracy from America’s founding. First, all Americans agree...
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By Ron Crumpton Candidate Alabama State Senate District 11 It seems that nothing gives Governor Bentley a greater thrill than to go on TV,...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, the Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, Bill Armistead, announced that the Party’s Steering Committee has...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday night, Boeing union machinists in Washington State voted 51 to 49 to agree to give up...
Featured Opinion
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The annual Madison County Legislative Delegation forum will be held on Tuesday, January 6th from 7:00 pm to...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter There are two ways to win an election: One, identify your target voters, reach out to them with...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has spent over $70,000 to pay for his legal defense, which he took directly out...
