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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party officials continued on Thursday to denounce President Barack H. Obama’s plans to limit or (in...
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- Elections
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama Senate District 5
2026 Alabama governor’s race heats up with big names and open field
Wes Allen to host Alabama Electors Meeting for Trump and Vance votes
Alabama State Canvassing Board certifies results of the 2024 election
New bill looks to make Election Day state holiday
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
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
- Legislature
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
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
- Economy
Over 1,000 H1-B visa recipients work in Alabama as Trump allies debate the program
Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November
Birmingham Starbucks workers to spend the holidays on the picket line
Alabama job ads drop 1.6 percent in November, top employers revealed
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
- National
Republicans praise DOGE, bring up past efficiency measures
Rep. Sewell celebrates renaming Marion Post Office after Civil Rights legend
Tuberville involved in defense stock trading while on Armed Services Committee
North Alabama unions announce solidarity with striking Starbucks, Amazon workers
Sen. Katie Britt joins Senate Judiciary Committee
- Education
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
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
- 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
2024 in Review: Josh Moon’s Top 5 Stories
Opinion | Two of Alabama’s legislative giants passed away in 2024
Opinion | Jimmy Carter’s “Crisis of Confidence” speech resonates today
Opinion | Reflecting on morality’s role in shaping a brighter future for the New Year
Opinion | America’s moral compass died Sunday
News
These are the Top 10 stories that drew the most interest from readers in 2024.
News
Alabama is never short on political news stories, and 2024 was no exception.
Featured Opinion
The names and acts change a little. The craziness never does.
President
It is yet to be seen how DOGE plans to trim $2 trillion from the federal budget.
Economy
Trump has been critical of the program in the past and restricted foreign worker visas during his first term.
News
Union organizing efforts met mixed results, companies fought lawsuits over hiring children, and Republicans attacked access to gender-affirming care.
Featured Opinion
Carter’s speech endures as a blueprint for principled leadership — leadership grounded in integrity rather than expediency.
News
Johnston will officially assume the role on Jan. 1, 2025, succeeding outgoing Chairman Paul Vercher.
Featured Opinion
The annals of time are rich with moral lessons, illustrating humanity’s struggles for fairness, freedom, and respect for intrinsic value.
Featured Opinion
The man who always reminded us of what an American politician could be, and should be, died Sunday. Decency might have died with him.
Featured Opinion
As Alabama lawmakers pretend to worry about education funding, it's weird that they keep forgetting about the billion tax dollars they could be generating.
Opinion
Solving the nationwide housing crisis won't be easy. Still, the path forward is simple.
News
Staff Report The Alabama Coalition for Immigrant Justice denounced today the State of Alabama’s request to the Supreme Court for review of the “harboring...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Rainy Day Patriots have sent us a notice that the meeting they had scheduled with speakers: Senator...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday the Alabama Democratic Party and the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a reception to...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday President Obama unveiled a package of executive orders designed to limit Americans access to certain types...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Representative Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville issued a written statement after he appeared before the House Rules Committee...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter It has been over a decade since America last had a balanced budget and barring something bizarre happening……like...
Opinion
By Sen. Cam Ward Every New Year presents challenges and opportunities. As a people we invariably take stock of the accomplishments and setbacks of...
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By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The self-described architect of the 2010 GOP takeover of the Alabama Legislature has a new Political Action Committee. Storming...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow,...
