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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama House on Tuesday took up debate on four “pro-life” bills, culminating in heated debate, pumped up...
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
- Legislature
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act
Tuberville refiles ban on transgender athletes in sports
Sens. Katie Britt, Rick Scott introduce bipartisan bill to “Lock The Clock”
Rep. Sewell becomes first Black woman to serve on House Ways and Means Subcommittee
Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act
- Education
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
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- 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
Opinion | Alabama’s mental health crisis demands urgent action
Opinion | There’s proof that Alabama could be better.
Opinion | Child care is unaffordable and inaccessible, Britt and Kaine introduce two bills
Opinion | Richard Shelby FBI Headquarters comes to Alabama
Opinion | 800 miles, no gas: How my all-electric truck powered Alabama beach trip
Darrio Melton stories
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By Rep. Darrio Melton This legislative session, we have watched the Alabama Republican supermajority waste tax payer money and avoid doing the jobs they...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton In the past few weeks of the Alabama Legislature, we have heard debate on everything from reciting a government-written prayer...
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Staff Report SELMA—Representative Darrio Melton, D-Selma, has been honored as one of the top 20 individuals under 40 in the Who’s Who in Black...
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By Representative Darrio Melton The trouble with a supermajority is that it overpowers the democratic nature of our republic. Some voices are silenced while...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton In the past three years since the Republican Supermajority took over the state house, we have seen an unprecedented number...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, winter weather took our state by storm. Parents were stranded at work, motorists stranded on the roadways and...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton The Alabama Legislature has been in session for two weeks now, and the Republican supermajority has wasted no time showing...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Yesterday, we honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the dream he shared for all...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter A bill by Senator Cam Ward pre-filed in preparation for the upcoming state legislative session, which begins tomorrow,...