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By Katherine Green Robertson July 4, 2016, A recent poll conducted by Dr. George Barna systematically explored America’s “shift in values.” Predictably, those polled...
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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
Lawmakers, ALDOT meet but contract blockade carries on
- 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
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
Tuberville’s military hold causing GOP division, more criticism from military personnel
Dark money: The backstory of Alabama’s redistricting defiance
- Education
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
Governor provides update on the statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
- 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 | What a day for Alabama Republicans
Opinion | Roads vital and political for Alabama
Opinion | To maximize energy investments, Congress must pass permitting reform
Opinion | Foster care, kinship care and the opioid epidemic
Opinion | “Disrespecting” an officer isn’t an excuse to make situations worse
Opinion
By Katherine Green Robertson On Friday, the omnipotent U.S. Department of Education threatened to pull federal funding from public school districts that refuse to...
Opinion
By Representative Lynn Greer & Katherine Green Robertson Like many pension funds across the country, the State of Alabama’s public pension system faces significant...
Opinion
By Katherine Green Robertson Alabama, is once again, making national news for all the wrong reasons. In this modern political era, our State has...
News
by Katherine Green Robertson It’s only been a few days since Governor Bentley signed the General Fund budget for fiscal year 2016 into...
Opinion
by Katherine Green Robertson Beginning early in the regular legislative session, Democrats laughingly claimed that Republicans were stealing their agenda, namely on tax increases....
News
by Katherine Green Robertson Special session No. 1 wound down in essentially the same posture as the regular session did. The governor still wants...
News
by Katherine Green Robertson The Alabama Legislature caught its share of grief after adjourning from the regular session without passing a budget. The alleged...
Opinion
by Katherine Green Robertson Raised to love my country and our flag, and because it’s reserved for time with my family, the Fourth of...
News
by Katherine Green Robertson As the debate over Alabama’s General Fund budget shortfall continues, four schools of thought have emerged on how to solve...
