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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
CD-5 candidate Candice Duvieilh maintains she voted in 2024 election
Officials mum on voter reassignment after SCOTUS clears Alabama map
Analysis | Allen still stands, yet Alabama’s map moves forward
Panel talks voter engagement, slams Alabama map SCOTUS ruling
SCOTUS rules Alabama can use GOP-favored maps, administration remains unclear
- Governor
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Small business hiring slows as labor costs hit record
Alabama commercial construction produces billions, fuels statewide growth
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
- National
Opinion | Why faith demands action against Supreme Court injustice
Analysis | Allen still stands, yet Alabama’s map moves forward
House passes war powers resolution to end hostilities in Iran
Panel talks voter engagement, slams Alabama map SCOTUS ruling
Rep. Sewell announces June 2026 Mobile Office Hours
- Education
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Health
Jackson memo points to Blue Cross, but records show years of financial trouble
Board of Medical Examiners releases new regulations for office-based procedures
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
- Opinion
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Legislative failures, rising political tensions and unsettled primaries reveal shifting power dynamics and uncertainty shaping Alabama’s political landscape ahead.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Everyone has an opinion. That’s nothing new. What’s new is how certain everyone sounds.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt explores how certainty and loyalty can replace independent thinking, raising questions about what we choose to excuse today.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
A cautious session ended with key issues untouched, Senate power subtly reshuffled and Republican divisions spilling into view before election season.
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.
This Matters with Bill Britt
The Blount County DA told APR's Bill Britt that Alabama needs courtroom experience, not political ambition, in its top law enforcement role.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines how power, legitimacy and silence allow harm to thrive in modern politics.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
On this week’s VOP, new polling shows engaged voters remain undecided as campaigns miss key issues and caucus scandal erupts.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines how fear shapes political behavior—and what happens when it replaces truth as the driving force.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines a growing tolerance for political falsehoods and the moral weight of remaining silent.