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Staff Report SELMA—Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) has filed legislation for a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum wage in Alabama. His bill would increase...
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- Governor
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
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
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
- 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
Tuberville praises Hegseth in secretary of defense confirmation hearing
Figures to serve on key House committees, Sewell makes history with subcommittee leadership
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
- 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
Darrio Melton stories
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By Rep. Darrio Melton I have made it no secret that one of my main goals for this legislative session is to encourage an...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Christmas is just around the corner, and I hope everyone has been able to finish their last minute grocery and...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week I wrote about my plans to support an increase to the minimum wage in Alabama, but I wanted...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton As a representative of the people, I hear stories all the time. But there is one story that particularly breaks...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Alabama, it’s time to expand Medicaid. We must quit playing politics with peoples’ health and wellbeing and do what’s right...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Thanksgiving is a special holiday in my house. Not only is it a time to stop and be thankful for...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, Typhoon Haiyan, one of the largest ever recorded, tore through the Philippines, causing more than 3,900 deaths and...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Yesterday on Veteran’s Day, I took time to reflect on the blessings in my life and to pray for those...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Yesterday marked one year until the 2014 elections. For Alabama, that means electing Representatives and Senators to the Alabama Legislature...