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Anyone who says the answer to gambling is to "enforce the laws" is either lying or has no idea what they're talking about.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
- Legislature
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
- Economy
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
Innovate Alabama celebrates innovation, talent, and progress at 2024 event
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
- National
Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans
Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Sen. Katie Britt joins colleagues in leading resolution to block natural gas tax
- Education
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
API stories
State
A mix of polling and "push polling" yields results that are at best questionable, and at worst, significantly misleading.
State
The right-wing think tank set 30 policy priorities, including removing barriers to have 14- and 15-year-olds join the labor force.
Courts
As Matt Clark steps down, his wife Laura Clark has been selected to take over the conservative legal firm.
Featured Opinion
Alabama’s tax system, overall, is among the most regressive tax systems in the nation.
State
CEO Caleb Crosby has announced the addition of Dr. Chad Mathis, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, to the API staff.
Featured Opinion
"To suggest that because of disruption in the private sector, teachers shouldn't receive pay raises is frankly ludicrous."
News
“Jerry Carl is a man of integrity who will represent First District Alabamians well in Washington,” Palmer said.
National
The API Policy Warrior Awards are now in their second year.
Legislature
Wednesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee gave a favorable report to a bill that would allow Alabama residents to obtain medical marijuana on an 8...