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By Mayor Darrio Melton Growing up inI never thought I would have the opportunity to be elected mayor. I always had a passion for...
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State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
- Education
Skills for Success courses approved for high school career readiness indicators
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation
Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
Opinion
Rep. Darrio Melton On June 4, 1968, California voters went to the polls and resoundingly supported a man who has been regarded as an...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton As a member of the clergy, “practice what you preach” has a very literal meaning in my life. When I...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton The 2016 regular session is in the books, but for many politicos on Goat Hill, session seemed more like a...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton I would start this piece by talking about how the Legislature finally adjourned for 2016, but the past few years...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, the legislature voted to issue a bond for $800 million to build new, super-max style prisons in Alabama. ...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton As elected officials, looking for solutions to our state’s problems is often a delicate balancing act. We have to determine...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Each year when the Legislature starts discussing the budget, the first items on the chopping block are always social services for...
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By Representative Darrio Melton With all the chaos coming out of the Governor’s Mansion in the past month, it’s been easy to overlook the...
Opinion
By Rep. Darrio Melton Over the past 5 years, Alabama has invested millions to bring businesses to our state. We have sent representatives around...
