Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Political Reporter has obtained a copy of an ethics complaint filed against Speaker of the House Mike...
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- Elections
Sneed speaks with Memphis coalition against Republican redistricting
ALGOP opens Tuberville hearing to press after closure concerns
John Jacobs endorsed by Alabama Citizens for Life in HD37 race
ALGOP committee to hear challenge to Tuberville nomination behind closed doors
Lee Greenwood to headline rally in support of Trump-endorsed John Wahl
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Mobile County judges
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
NFIB reports decline in small business optimism amid rising fuel costs, labor shortages
Birmingham approves data center ordinance, facing public’s criticism
Meta announces launch of America’s Workforce Academy
Small business hiring slows as labor costs hit record
Alabama commercial construction produces billions, fuels statewide growth
- National
Sneed speaks with Memphis coalition against Republican redistricting
House panel approves $189 billion Labor-HHS-Education spending bill
Rep. Sewell votes against Republican reconciliation bill
Opinion | The Court gave Alabama permission, not absolution
Rep. Figures leads bipartisan national road safety week proposal
- Education
Alabama State Board of Education hears possible changes to world language studies
UA student earns Black Warrior Riverkeeper scholarship grant
Auburn trustees approve veterans center renovation
Alabama among three states selected for $700K Lumina Foundation grant
Opinion | If college athletics is broken, Nick Saban helped break it
- Health
Medical Cannabis board reports on first week of sales, reopens lab applications
Democrats urge contraception protections on Griswold anniversary
Yellowhammer Fund sees busiest month since resuming abortion aid
Opinion | Keeping healthcare affordable while protecting our customers
Opinion | What the lock requires
- Opinion
Opinion | ALGOP’s hearing on Tuberville’s residency issues was a spectacular flop
Opinion | Runoffs test whether Alabama GOP can answer Reagan’s question
Opinion | From Runnymede to Philadelphia
Opinion | We do not need hero-leaders. We need servant-leaders
Opinion | Some things you just have to learn the hard way
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ALGOP's hearing on Tuberville's residency issues was a spectacular flop.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines why voters’ choices often reflect values, fears, identity and belonging as much as economics or policy.
Congress
Candidates speaking at the Memphis church urged voting rights protections arguing that gerrymandering threatened minority representation across the nation.
Featured Opinion
Alabama remains a Republican state, but when one party controls everything, voters eventually judge it by whether life has gotten better.
News
The report cast Alabama as a microcosm for national trends in anti-Muslim rhetoric, campus organizing and policy rollbacks.
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Education
Alabama education officials looked at revised world language standards that would expand offerings and emphasize proficiency-based instruction.
Health
Commissioners said 102 patients have visited Alabama's first dispensary in the week since its launch, and opened applications for more medical cannabis testing sites.
Education
Mykah Hughley will support clean water advocacy this summer through outreach, cleanups, petitions and presentations with the nonprofit.
Education
Foy Hall project will expand services, visibility and support for Auburn’s growing student veteran community.
Environment
The money targeted marsh creation, Dauphin Island shoreline work, water quality upgrades and cross-state habitat restoration tied to Deepwater Horizon.
Opinion
In politics, the line between admiration and idolatry is easily blurred. What we need are not hero-leaders, but servant-leaders.
Opinion
What lessons did you have to learn the hard way?
Featured Opinion
The state is fighting over the method of execution while ignoring the larger question of judicial override.
Education
Paying players fair market value isn't breaking college athletics. It's making things fair, which is exactly why some people hate it.
News
By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Senate Pro Temp Del Marsh has asked that Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett to review the legality...
Stealing the Statehouse
By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter According to the statement of facts in former Representative Greg Wren’s plea deal, before he “accept[ed]” responsibility for his...
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Air Force Major and Attorney Mitchell Howie Announces Candidacy for Alabama State Senate, District 7
Staff Report HUNTSVILLE—Mitchell Howie, a local attorney and a Major in the Air Force Reserves, has announced his candidacy for Alabama State Senate District...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter It appears that his seat in the House of Representatives is not the only thing Greg Wren has...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to a statement released on Tuesday, April 8, Alabama Power rates have been flat since January 2012. ...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, April 9, the Dr. Chad Mathis for Congress campaign announced that it has received an endorsement...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recreational fishing is a big business on the Alabama Gulf Coast. It drives hotel business, charter boat excursions,...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, April 9, U.S. District Judge Keith Watkins dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Southern Poverty Law...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, April 8, Representative Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced that he was selected to join the...