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- Elections
Kelvin Datcher wins HD52 runoff, will replace John Rogers
Secretary of State Wes Allen signs agreement with Louisiana to cross check voter files
Rep. Sewell to join press conference marking 11th anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder
Secretary Allen accuses Biden of using undocumented immigrants to steal election
Sen. Katie Britt raises $250K for Ted Cruz in Birmingham
- Governor
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects
Gov. Ivey champions Alabama Manufacturers on “Made in the USA” Day
Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband
Gov. Ivey appoints new Talladega County district judge
Gov. Ivey announces 20 appointments to various state positions
- Legislature
Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session
Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on alleged forgery charges
Sen. Garlan Gudger issues statement following July 4 jet ski accident
Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall
Rep. Fidler awards VP of the BBB Educational Foundation in Mobile with a grant
- Economy
National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs
Southern Research awards, biotech funds, new jobs and business growth in Alabama
Job openings in Alabama unchanged in April, separations down
Developers secure lease, advancing commercial development at Southtown site
UAW president: Mercedes breaking promises to workers by blaming the union
- National
Survey finds rising fears of political violence ahead of Nov. 5 election
Sen. Britt urges media to highlight bipartisan efforts in Congress
Sen. Britt discusses JD Vance, bipartisan deals, and abortion in RNC interview
Sen. Britt during RNC speech: “Donald Trump is the change we need”
Federal court considering ending state’s racial quota on real estate board
- Education
Troy University dean selected to attend Fulbright international seminar
Alabama State Department of Education hit by cyber attack, data breached
Joe Hampton to serve as chair of Stillman College board
PARCA report details increase in third grade reading sufficiency
Prattville Library approves workaround for LGBT book ban
- Health
ADPH requests increase in funds for CHIP during 2026 fiscal year
FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies
Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies
Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care
Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day
- Opinion
Elections
Datcher will be HD52's first new representative in more than 40 years.
Featured Opinion
There’s no doubt that librarians would be arrested if the bill passes.
Featured Opinion
Alabamians want a conservative, fire-eating senator. They have one. They also need a dealmaker who can bring home the bacon.
National
A striking 80 percent of voters, agreed with the statement that "the country is spiraling out of control."
Health
CHIP enrollment has increased in recent years and ADPH aims to boost funding from the General Fund by 61 percent in 2026.
Opinion
Featured Opinion
It's unlikely that the reprehensible assassination attempt significantly impacts the '24 presidential race. But the economy will.
National
Senator Katie Britt said Republicans have to “do a better job telling our story” about abortion during an interview Monday.
National
Britt focused on economic issues and President Biden’s “weakness” during her five minute primetime speech at the Republican National Convention.
Opinion
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall should be enforcing competition through litigation.
Featured Opinion
Alabama Department of Transportation director John Cooper deserves many accolades for his vision and steadfastness in the face of adversity.
Featured Opinion
We know the solution to our labor and delivery problems. Our lawmakers lack the courage to implement it.
Featured Opinion
Libraries are meant to be bastions of free access to information, but this bill will lead to censorship and suppression of diverse viewpoints.
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Thursday the Alabama Legislature passed House Bill 363 which will give law enforcement the tools that they...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday Rep. Jared Polis (D) from Colorado on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives proposed...
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Staff Report From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange MONTGOMERY—Just before her trial was set to begin this week, the former worthless check...
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From the Office of Senator Greg Reed MONTGOMERY – The Senate passed SB400 earlier today, a bill aimed at helping businesses affected by the deadly...
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Staff Report MONTGOMERY – The Alabama Job Creation Act of 2012, passed out of committee yesterday. The bill, HB160 would allow new and existing...
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Dear Editor, The third amendment was presented by Senator Slade Blackwelll (R-Birmingham) requiring all CPMs to pass the test required for Certified Nurse Midwives...
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Dear Editor, SB96 Sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen is an important pro-life bill prohibiting web-cam abortions by requiring that, when RU-486 or some other...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–SB196 is a bill designed to provide medicine and services needed in the treatment for at-risk newborn babies...
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By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Tuesday, Senator Phil Williams (R-Rainbow City) introduced a bill (HB276) on the Senate floor which quickly turned...
