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Political principles mean little when they change with party labels, excusing conduct from allies that we would condemn in opponents.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | You should talk to Thomas Jackson sometime
Analysis | Final brief leaves Tuberville residency case in Supreme Court’s hands
Jones raises ethics concerns over Tuberville’s investment in data center industry
Doug Jones bringing veteran-focused town hall to Anniston
Opinion | As Figures works in CD2, Marques plays games
- Governor
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
Alabama awards $144 million in rural health care grants
Gov. Ivey announces latest appointments to Alabama boards and entities
Gov. Ivey welcomes Alabama students back for new school year
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
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
- Economy
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions awarded $317 million NASA contract
ALL.SPACE wins federal agreement to scale satellite communications
TVA to raise data center rates, affecting North Alabama facilities
- National
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
Rep. Sewell champions passage of AGOA reauthorization in continuing resolution
Rep. Sewell to host live telephone town hall today
Analysis | Tuberville brief offers court a path to affirm dismissal
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
- Education
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Rep. Figures introduces Restoring Opportunity for Advanced Education Act
Students appeal UA magazine suspensions in First Amendment case
Birmingham invests additional $1 million into financial education, wealth-building program
- Health
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
Report: SNAP cuts deepen food insecurity in the Deep South
Opinion | Proposed Medicare changes could make timely care harder for Alabama seniors
Rep. Sewell praises FDA approval of breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug
UAB announces David Standaert as new vice president for research
- Opinion
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.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Panel examines faith in campaigns, Tuberville lawsuit, IVF debate and legislative priorities as Alabama's legislative session nears its end.