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- Elections
Committees approve bills to ensure Biden is on the ballot in November
Daniels reflects on CD2 results, commits to support Democrats
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District
Opinion | Alabama must ban ranked choice voting to ensure secure elections
Figures, Dobson to face off in November general election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation
Southern governors denounce UAW unionization campaign
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
- Legislature
- Economy
March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority
Partners join team developing new strategic economic growth plan
Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May
Small business optimism reaches lowest level since 2012
Mercedes Benz workers file for an election to join the UAW
- National
Rep. Sewell votes for House National Security Package
Rep. Sewell to host Affordable Connectivity Roundtable
Sens. Katie Britt, Laphonza Butler introduce bill to fund maternal mortality research
Miranda Holloway-Baggett nominated for U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
- Education
Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K leads the nation in quality for 18th year
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
- Opinion
Opinion | The dangerous game of political theater in Alabama
Opinion | Align Alabama’s tax code with public health goals to reduce smoking
Opinion | New law invades privacy in name of protection
Opinion | There’s one way to solve Alabama’s illegal gambling issue: we already have it
Opinion | Dobson v. Figures: Can the Democrats cash in?
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers The hallmark accomplishment of this year’s legislative session will be a comprehensive prison reform package. This legislation is...
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EDUCATION MATTERS By Larry Lee Slowly but surely our legislative leadership is nibbling away at the very foundation of how Alabama government has worked...
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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...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Every organization needs leaders. An Army needs a general. A team needs a coach. A company needs...
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by Rep. Darrio Melton When we started this legislative session, the budget crisis loomed heavy over the State House. We all knew that we...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Just four short years ago, as Chairman of the State Republican Party, Mike Hubbard penned an opinion...
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By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Earlier this month we were all devastated to learn that two police officers had been tragically murdered...
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By Rep. Napoleon Bracy “Local interference” is a term every person in Alabama should learn right away–and I’m not talking about the fullback running...
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EDUCATION MATTERS By Larry Lee Debbie Deavours has spent 33 years in the Fayette County school system, the last eight as principal at Berry...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers You would have to have been under a rock for the past six months to not have heard...