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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter One of the big ticket items on the GOP list of “must pass bills” was charter schools. What...
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- Elections
- Governor
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets
Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act”
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
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
- Health
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
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Governor
Ivey emphasized economic growth, school choice, and public safety, highlighting Alabama’s resilience while reinforcing a vision for long-term success.
State
The initiative aims to create a comprehensive, sustainable resource hub for veterans, military personnel and their families.
Featured Opinion
The Medical Cannabis Commission failed to follow Alabama laws when awarding licenses. The Legislature's solution: Change the laws.
Governor
The legislation would implement a statewide ban on the use of cell phones on public school campuses during times of instruction.
Legislature
Rep. Ontario Tillman outlined the "Forward for Freedom" agenda as it compares with Ivey's legislative goals.
Congress
If established, Rosa Parks Day would become the first federal holiday to honor a woman.
State
Blueprint Alabama launched with the mission of achieving what some say is impossible — turning Alabama blue.
Congress
Britt Introduces Bipartisan Legislation with Senators Maggie Hassan, Susan Collins, Tina Smith to Expand Access to Maternal Health Care.
Featured Opinion
The Alabama GOP’s agenda claims to champion small government. But on closer examination, it reads more like a blueprint for centralized control.
Featured Opinion
America has entered a new era — one in which being awful to others is celebrated and government is judged not on what it...
Featured Opinion
Meaningful legislation in Alabama doesn’t fail because it lacks merit — it fails because it gets swallowed by small thinking, partisan pettiness, and political...
Opinion
Margaret Thatcher started a movement of limited government, freedom of the individual and private ownership.
News
By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-Alabama Governor Robert Bentley held a press conference Tuesday to discuss the General Fund Budget...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday at 3:45 p.m. a legislative act that would decrease the minimum age of children required to...
News
By Brandon Moseley and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Governor Robert Bentley announced Tuesday that Walter Energy, Inc., will soon build a new underground...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-Late Tuesday night the State of Alabama Senate passed the state’s education operating budget. According to the Senate...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday the Board of the Office of Congressional Ethics voted unanimously to recommend that all allegations against...
News
By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange “My recent comments regarding changes to Alabama’s immigration legislation were...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The political gods seem to be shining on Scott Beason (R-Gardendale). Beason has been running a shoe-leather campaign...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter This is the final chapter in our four part series covering Alabama Aircraft Industries (AAI)/formerly PEMCO) landmark $100 million lawsuit...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY-A three hour exchange held the House floor hostage on Thursday over a bill that would make home...
