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The resistance to medical marijuana is rooted in the same old tired mantra that always holds us back: We hate any change.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen praises Trump’s executive order prioritizing election integrity
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?
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report
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
- Legislature
Proposed bill would give ABC regulatory authority over some Delta-8 products
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
- 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. Britt joins Sen. Tim Kaine to propose bipartisan child care plan
House budget cuts threaten Medicaid, CHIP coverage for children
Sen. Tuberville, Britt join attempt to mandate E-Verify for employers
Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s executive order targeting voting rights
Sen. Britt announces formation of Republican Women’s Caucus
- Education
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
Students protest changes to non-discrimination policy at University of Alabama
Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools
Troy University launches College of Science and Engineering
ACHE highlights Alabama’s national leadership in apprenticeships, policy
- Health
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
Alabama honors doctors amid growing physician crisis
Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts
Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill
Senate committee approves bill regulating PBMs, protecting local pharmacies
- Opinion
Health
Cut programs included funding for childhood vaccinations, COVID-era public health grants, and research on sexual and gender minorities’ health issues.
News
If the grants aren't eliminated altogether, an executive order bars them from being used to "promote gender ideology."
Featured Opinion
We all acknowledged a problem with racial injustices. Less than five years later, we're pretending like that never happened.
Congress
The Child Care Availability and Affordability Act would increase the size of the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make it refundable.
Environment
Wells Fargo announced it would be dropping its goal to pursue net-zero financed emissions across its portfolio by 2050.
Opinion
Despite the frustrations of the moment that might draw our attention, we must continue to advocate for our students and for our universities.
Congress
A new bill proposes making E-Verify mandatory nationwide to ensure compliance with employment laws
Congress
"Trump is once again showing that he has no regard for the U.S. Constitution," Sewell said.
Featured Opinion
There are Alabama lawmakers with good ideas that address the real problems, if only voters would listen to them.
Featured Opinion
When we capitulate to fear, it only emboldens those who wield it for power.
Opinion
Delta-8 THC is a form of marijuana that I personally view as much more harmful than cannabis.
Featured Opinion
Fraenkel’s The Dual State explains how fear and exclusion destroy freedom.
Congress
The delegation will meet with Equal Justice Initiative Founder and Executive Director Bryan Stevenson and visit the Legacy Museum.
Legislature
Gidley spent 21 years in the insurance business before committing full-time to the ministry as pastor at Faith Worship Center in Glencoe.
Education
"This is another tool in our toolbox as we work to support prevention measures to address violent crime in our community," said Birmingham Mayor...
Legislature
Woods' priorities include economic and workforce development, along with being "an effective voice for families."
Opinion
We all have a lot to be thankful for. And much we are correct to not be thankful for.
Opinion
This week, I’m especially grateful to live in this nation built on shared principles and the value of hard work and sacrifice.
Legislature
Tuggle was appointed to serve as Speaker McCutcheon’s chief of staff in November 2018.
Economy
The proclamation declares Nov. 26, 2022, as Small Business Saturday in the state of Alabama.
