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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson who presided over Alabama’s two gambling corruption trials issued an opinion saying that...
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- Elections
Opinion | Legislature must pass post-election audit to combat fraud at the ballot box
Wes Allen adds Texas to the list of partner states in the Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Alex Braswell chosen as Democratic nominee for House District 11 race
Alabama Secretary of State urges DHS to improve citizenship verification system
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases
Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits
Alabama House to consider bill requiring post-election audits
Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break
Bill would expand scrap tire enforcement in some cities, increase penalties
- Economy
Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
- National
Sen. Britt joins Republican attempt to repeal Biden-era emissions regulations
Is the Republican town hall freeze affecting Alabama?
Reps. Sewell, Figures say historic Montgomery Bus Station no longer for sale
Sen. Britt reintroduces Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
- Education
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts
Rep. Sewell welcomes Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as National Superintendent of the Year
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
- Health
Cancer advocate urges Alabama senators to protect research funding
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
The Founders understood that power must come from the people, not from divine decree.
Courts
The suit successfully halted the program and there is currently no sign that it will be implemented again.
Featured Opinion
While there are no political consequences for Donald Trump's incomprehensible actions, there are real world consequences for everyone else.
National
The regulations set new standards for auto manufacturers, requiring them to slash emissions and pollutants produced by their vehicles.
Courts
Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.”
Congress
In a radio interview, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer said he won't hold a town hall because of supposed “paid agitators.”
Elections
It is time to adopt commonsense honest election protections that work because Alabama cannot afford to shortchange its democracy.
National
After criticism from lawmakers, the Montgomery Bus Station has been removed from a list of government properties for sale.
Opinion
In this “Egg-conomy”, we need government to be part of the solution, not the problem.
Opinion
A new generation of Alabama leaders are taking center stage in our state.
Opinion
Running a small business isn’t easy, thanks in part to ever-increasing “swipe fees” that are imposed by credit card giants.
Featured Opinion
The courage to stand alone, to challenge the mob, to think for oneself — these are no longer virtues but liabilities.
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—It would be easy to believe that the battle for charter schools was over in Alabama after the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D) from Selma announced in a written statement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mike Rogers (R) from Saks released a written statement applauding efforts by the Republican controlled House...
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From the Office of Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey Lieutenant Governor Kay Ivey gave the Charge to the Graduates Saturday at Auburn University Summer Graduation...
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By Representative Allen Farley I think it’s a great time to talk about reining in spending and contrasting the responsible, conservative Alabama Republicans with...
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Says It’s Time for New Leadership in Washington By Bill Armistead Birmingham, Ala. – Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, released the...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the upcoming session of the Alabama Legislature Rep. Paul Lee (R-Dothan), joined by many other house members,...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Today, U.S. District Judge Mark Fuller sentenced former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman to 78 months in Federal prison....
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—From July 2011 until January 2012 the state’s iconic political television Capitol Journal was dark. That all changed...
