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By Vernon Burns In Thomas Jefferson’s first inaugural address, given March 4, 1801, he warned that that if we wandered from our founding principles...
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
New voting law won’t take effect until after this year’s election
Figures to get coveted Thursday speaking spot at DNC
Civil rights organiztions threaten legal action to halt purge of voter rolls
Secretary of State orders purging of potential noncitizens from Alabama voter rolls
BCA unveils “Campaign 2026” to boost pro-business candidates
- Governor
Gov. Ivey holds bill signing ceremony for Union Economic Incentive Bill
Gov. Ivey announces $30 million in GoMESA funded projects
Gov. Ivey announces appointment of business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance
Gov. Kay Ivey shares back-to-school message for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects
- Legislature
Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills to ban gun conversion devices
Alabama lawmakers, coalition introduce an all-inclusive voting rights bill
New bill seeks to give local police authority to arrest undocumented immigrants
State Sen. Elliott refiles bills to remove Archives, library board members at will
Former lawmaker sentenced to 13 months in federal prison
- Economy
Alabama union membership down 23.2 percent since 2013, but beginning to rise
Alabama’s real estate market ended July with rising sales and strong economic performance
Alabama AT&T workers go on strike
Alabama labor force participation holds steady in July
Labor organization continues in Alabama as longshoremen strike looms
- National
Rep. Aderholt visits Harrison Construction’s job site for ABC Alabama’s Hard Hat Tour
Sen. Britt visits UAB Hospital and Children’s of Alabama for Bookworm Day
Sen. Britt recognizes Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack’s retirement
Sen. Britt commends Rep. Palmer for introducing House companion to Lulu’s Law
Rep. Rogers joins ABC Alabama’s 2024 Congressional Hard Hat Tour in Oxford
- Education
Gov. Ivey makes appointments to Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Dobson faces scrutiny over “segregation academy” ties amid education push
Alabama A&M welcomes record number of new students
Preliminary number of third graders set to repeat grade released
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
- Health
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Bring on the joy
Opinion | Response to Jessica Watkins
Opinion | Alabama’s education funding formula must change to empower all children
Opinion | Tommy Battle reelected to fifth term as mayor of Huntsville unopposed
Opinion | Alabama’s families are at risk: A doctor’s plea to close the Medicaid gap
State
IVF treatment is far less accessible to Alabamians than it had been prior to the Alabama Supreme Court's decision.
Opinion
The contrast between the RNC and DNC has been clear. Voters will choose joy over fear every time.
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers pre-file bills banning trigger activators and bump stocks amid rising gun violence and shifting federal regulations.
News
Warren has served as director of the system since 2020 after previously serving as library director in Auburn.
Opinion
PBMs will not be good stewards of our taxes and premium dollars unless they are forced to be transparent.
Opinion
Investing in public education is a good idea and a crucial step toward building a better society and a stronger economy.
Local news
It includes a 15 percent pay raise for all Montgomery Police Department sworn officers and a 5 percent cost-of-living adjustment for all other city...
Local news
The Birmingham Airport Authority was established in 1986 to manage the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Opinion
Some of our big city mayors are leaving legacies of successful tenures that will be felt for generations.
Opinion
We can expect more rural hospitals to shutter their obstetrical departments in the coming months.
Opinion
The only way to effectively lower drug prices in our country is to address the root cause of the problem.
Opinion
AI's ability to harness big data for voter influence is a double-edged sword.
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Benjamin Disraeli, one of Britain’s greatest prime ministers once said, “Desperation is sometimes as powerful an inspirer as...
News
Staff Report Bill Johnson, the former Alabama gubernatorial candidate who was caught in a sperm donation scandal in New Zealand this month, is back...
News
Staff Report Our modern army is quite efficient as an all- volunteer, professional fighting force. But let me suggest that that is not the...
News
Staff Report As the last U.S. troops leave Iraq, the nation will debate whether the almost nine years of U.S. involvement there was worth...
News
Staff Report MONTGOMERY | The future of Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner may come up during budget discussions in the 2012 legislative...
News
Staff Report MONTGOMERY- Despite months of fallout over controversial Republican-led changes to the state’s immigration and ethics laws, debate in the 2012 session of...
News
Staff Report Aerospace Coatings International is under new ownership. The Oxford company, which employs 130 people, belonged to state Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, until...
News
Staff Report CULLMAN — Alabama’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in nearly three years, leaving two local lawmakers cautiously optimistic about the...
News
Staff Report TUSCALOOSA — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will be on hand for the dedication of a federal courthouse today. Thomas and...
