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Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
Alabama Republican Party applauds Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Legislature
Alabama House Democratic Caucus responds to Gov. Ivey’s State of the State
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
Senate Pro Tem Gudger hires deputy chief of staff for policy and budgets
Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act”
Legislative session begins Tuesday with Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce bill to create new Rosa Parks’ federal holiday
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings
Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law
Sen. Britt announces Dothan regional office opening
- Education
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
- Health
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Bill Britt stories
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What does the no-new-tax pledge, campaign contributions and a cut in anti-smoking education have in common? In Alabama,...
Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The following stories are related to the 2010 GOP takeover of the Statehouse. Mike Hubbard and Craftmaster...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What we commonly refer to as the “First Thanksgiving” was celebrated by the Pilgrims after their first harvest...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Alabama’s plans for spending the money coming from the BP oil spill have taken a sudden turn. BP...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The slowly unfolding story of gaming money being solicited by GOP Leadership in 2010 has reached a...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama House Health Committee held a special call meeting to hear the pro and cons of medical...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Successful politicians are those who can awaken our greatest hopes or inflame our worst fears. Since the reelection of...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – In the next session of the Alabama Legislature expect to hear a great deal about state’s...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—It what may be a bit of supple irony the Robert Johnson blues song “Sweet Home Chicago” played...