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Changes are coming. But those changes shouldn’t come at the expense of the people of Gadsden and Etowah County.
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- Elections
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Chad Hanson for Court of Civil Appeals
Sen. Merika Coleman initiates district-wide tour addressing maternity ward closure
ALGOP to host presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at pre-debate reception
BCA makes second round of judicial endorsements, does not endorse for chief justice
Key information ahead of the next Republican presidential debate in Alabama
- Governor
- Legislature
New committee roles announced for Sens. Weaver, Givhan and Kelley
Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024
State Sen. Elliott prefiles bill to increase political power over Archives
State Rep. Chip Brown pre-files bill to protect personal data associated with DNA samples
Ledbetter supports major gambling bill, aims to end illegal operations in Alabama
- Economy
Alabama Arise report urges wage and working condition reforms for autoworkers
Ivey declares Nov. 25 as “Small Business Saturday”
Alabama Arise unveils strategies to tackle workforce participation crisis in Alabama
Alabama’s real estate market remains down in October
New PARCA report predicts slowing economy in Alabama
- National
Rep. Sewell leads the push for Rosa Parks Federal Holiday
Sen. Tuberville pledges to resolve military promotions blockade amidst senate tensions
Sewell to continue Congress in Your Community Tour with stops in Wilcox, Lowndes
Rep. Sewell continuing “Congress in Your Community Tour” with new stops
Alabama man sentenced for assaulting officers during Jan. 6 insurrection
- Education
Alabama’s Education Commission unveils a bold plan to transform public schools
Alabama gets an ‘A’ in personal finance education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
- Health
Alabama midwife shares perspective on stats showing racial disparity
Stats show Alabama birthing centers primarily serve white women with ability to pay
Study finds more than 1 in 3 Alabamians face mental health issues
Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey
Rep. Sewell to announce major funding for Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home
- Opinion
Opinion | Is there a reason medical cannabis licensing has been so flawed?
Opinion | Alabama’s drift towards authoritarianism endangers ADAH independence
Opinion | Despite the headlines, American Christianity is not monolithic
Sewell supports extension of bilateral pause in Israel-Palestine war
Opinion | The Monroe Doctrine turns 200
Opinion
With Democrats and Republicans both in support and prioritizing these pay raises, I believe we will see them become a reality.
Opinion
When if comes to our aging roads and bridges there is plenty of need in our state, and Etowah County is no exception.
Opinion
"Getting the vaccine can save your life and protect the people around you."
Opinion
"We honor our educators for the long hours and tireless (and often thankless) work they do."
Opinion
In a few weeks, most students in Alabama are scheduled to return to school. With so few days left before students return, there are...
Opinion
"Del Marsh has left the governor and the members of the Alabama Senate with no choice but to remove him from his positions on...
Opinion
Patriotism is at the top of my mind these days as we prepare for this weekend’s Fourth of July celebrations. I feel a great...
Opinion
The Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff Elections are still scheduled to take place on July 14th, and many voters are understandably concerned about trying...
Opinion
When a doctor prescribes a prescription, they usually tell you to take the whole thing and not to stop just because the symptoms go...
