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From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday signed into law House Bill 2, a measure that prohibits texting...
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- Elections
Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits
After APR exposed David Cole’s fraud, Tuberville’s residency next in the crosshairs
Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat
Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida?
AFA announces its endorsement of Matt Woods for Alabama Senate District 5
- Governor
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
- Legislature
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers
This Alabama state representative wants to outlaw human cloning
Over 200 rally at State House to push for grocery tax reduction
Governor signs SB115, the Officer Impersonation Prevention Act
- Economy
Alabama grows with $7 billion in new investments in 2024
Alabama labor force steady at 57.6 percent, unemployment at 3.3 percent
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
- National
Sen. Katie Britt taps Sean Ross as new chief of staff in D.C.
Rep. Sewell introduces the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act
Rep. Sewell pans President Trump’s attempt to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education
Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts
Riley Gaines, Trump push national PBM reform as Alabama debates state bills
- 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
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
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
- Opinion
Local news
Council President Jack Burrell said he takes exception to the actions of the APLS board and fears the freedom to read is under attack.
Congress
Ross replaces Clay Armentrout after two years leading Britt’s office
News
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote in a statement that “it’s time to unleash the power of American coal.”
Featured Opinion
An "everyone is welcome here" sign sparked a national movement, but the fact is we're failing to live up to those words.
Courts
The high court heard a similar case in Alabama in 2023, which led to a second district that could elect a Black lawmaker.
Economy
A report reveals that economic development efforts in 2024 secured 224 projects, generating more than 8,500 career opportunities for Alabamians.
Featured Opinion
What took generations to build is being torn down in a dangerous gamble.
Local news
A fundraiser started by the Fairhope chapter of Read Freely Alabama had raised 77 percent of its $40,000 goal.
Opinion
This is a systematic ploy to take power and resources from the people who need it the most.
Featured Opinion
Truth, trust, and shared purpose are crumbling. Freedom survives only when we guard them fiercely.
Opinion
Working in education is more than a job, it’s a calling. But that calling should not come with the risk of financial ruin.
Featured Opinion
Voters deserve to have their anger, fear and struggles heard. Instead, their Republican reps are running from them.
News
From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange (MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Luther Strange today called on Congress to increase the cap on the Crime Victims Fund...
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From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday praised legislative approval of pension reform measures that will ensure the...
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From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday released the following statement regarding legislative approval of a series of...
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From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday praised legislative approval of Senate Bill 257, a measure that provides...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Almost daily the question is raised, “What has this legislative session accomplished?” For most of us who cover...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Poarch Creek Indians (PCI) of Atmore, Alabama, are being threatened by the Escambia County Commission in a...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville told ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ Monday that the Jefferson County bailout bill...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery made comments in Enterprise about defense cuts in a visit with the...
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By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Alabama State Bail Bondsmen sent an email to legislators on Friday announcing that they will “not bond anyone...
