This Matters with Bill Britt
In a new "This Matters with Bill Britt," Britt explores how harm becomes routine—hidden in systems, policies, and everyday decisions made without question.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson endorses Alicia Escott Lumpkin in District 60
Report: Alabama barriers leave 815,000 voters missing
Waters opposes gaming—and voters deciding—in District 22 race
Mancuso builds grassroots independent campaign across House District 7
Former state Senator Dell Hill claims Alabama Values PAC role after APR report
- Governor
Gov. Ivey congratulates first ADOC graduating class of 2026
Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months
Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law
Governor signs act ensuring athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act students
Consumer Reports urges Ivey to veto Alabama Personal Data Protection Act
- Legislature
Alabama Arise reviews wins and disappointments in 2026 session
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Sine die
Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months
Opinion | Alabama’s four-year record of tax relief
Opinion | Investing in Alabama’s coal communities is investing in our future
- Economy
Opinion | Alabama takes a stand for small business fairness
Alabama spring home sales rise, but trail last year
Innovate Alabama launches $15M fund to retain, scale early-stage companies
Small business optimism falls as oil prices fuel uncertainty
Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
- National
Civil liberty, legal groups condemn indictments against SPLC
Grand jury indicts SPLC in federal case on paid informants
Democrats tout individual donors’ role in District 5 race fundraising efforts
Moore outraised, outspent Marshall in the first quarter of 2026
RFK Jr., Terri Sewell clash over Black youth remarks
- Education
Stillman announces Magic Johnson as 150th anniversary commencement speaker
Alabama recognized for pre-K quality for 20th year
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
- Health
- Opinion
Education
The state's education savings account program closed its second-year application window on March 31 with nearly 49,000 students seeking funding.
Governor
The new legislation requires Alabama summer camps to meet strict emergency preparedness standards.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey and federal officials formalized a partnership to improve child welfare outcomes and preserve survivor benefits for Alabama youth in foster care.
Legislature
The Alabama Legislature passed a bill providing tuition assistance to families of long-serving law enforcement officers to boost retention statewide.
News
The Racing Honda Odyssey won the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Alabama award Tuesday after a statewide competition garnered more than 50,000 votes.
Congress
Federal funds were awarded to Marion and DeKalb counties to upgrade equipment for first responders and a college nursing program.
Congress
The Alabama congresswoman will discuss the impact of more than $8 billion in federal funds and brief legislators on recent congressional developments.
News
The Associated General Contractors of America recognized the Marathon Electrical Contractors safety director for his exceptional leadership and innovation.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines how power, legitimacy and silence allow harm to thrive in modern politics.