Infrastructure
The Mississippi-based broadband company announced its third acquisition in Alabama.
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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
- Legislature
Public debates debut legislation to allow Farm Bureau health plans
Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility
Committee OKs bill requiring national anthem weekly in public schools
Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state
Alabama Senate passes bill to improve log truck weighing efficiency
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives
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
- National
Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Tiffany B. McCord to Montgomery Circuit Court
Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement
Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan
Sens. Tuberville, Britt cosponsor tax deduction for timber lost in natural disasters
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen money to taxpayers, passes House unanimously
- Education
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
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
- Health
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
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
- Opinion
Opinion | HB224 endangers First Amendment rights in Alabama
Opinion | For Democrats, let labor be your guide
Opinion | Our college is going to space and students are benefitting mightily
Opinion | Hoover continues to grow and flourish under leadership of Mayor Frank Brocato
Opinion | Update Alabama’s tax code to improve public health
Legislature
The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama.
Featured Opinion
The proposed law would give police broad power to remove journalists and citizens from public spaces, eroding constitutional protections.
Legislature
Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs.
Featured Opinion
For Democrats at every level, there is one sure way back to relevance and control.
Governor
This graduating class is the largest group on record.
Opinion
Our newly minted Astronomical Program involves sending a student-developed experiment to the International Space Station.
Governor
The law will provide paid parental leave for eligible public employees, including teachers and state workers.
Congress
“Trump’s tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history," Sewell said.
Municipal elections
He loves his city, and it is obvious when he talks about Hoover’s amazing growth and success.
Opinion
More than 28 million adult Americans continue to smoke cigarettes, including more than 500,000 Alabamans.
Featured Opinion
Gambling legislation has been on the brink of passing for three decades now. It probably won't happen until someone loses a seat.
Opinion
The proposed changes to PBMs will place an unnecessary financial strain on Alabama’s businesses and families.
Economy
The number is up 5 percent from a survey conducted last month
Elections
Republican qualifying will open online on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021.
Congress
"I cannot adequately express how deeply thankful I am for the confidence my constituents have placed in me over the years,” Roby said.
News
Vice Chairman John Wahl announced his candidacy in an email announcement to members.
Health
Officials say the situation for hospitals is dire and vaccines are not coming in time to quell the current surge.
Health
History has given minority communities reason to be skeptical, but outreach efforts aim to repair the distrust.
Health
"A light in the pandemic tunnel is here," UAB posted to its Facebook page.
Congress
President Trump’s rhetoric is inspiring white supremacist and far-right extremists to violence, the SPLC says.
Featured Opinion
"This is what’s most politically expedient. And everything else, including the country itself, be damned."
