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
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
House committee OKs Alabama Voting Rights Act
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House passes bill criminalizing improper dog tethering
Bill to close primaries moves to Senate on what could be session’s final day
Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
House OKs bill to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales tax
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
- Economy
- National
Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged”
Rep. Aderholt announces USDA rural development grants for 4th District
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
- Education
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
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
- Health
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | Why your dog might be smarter than you
Opinion | When elected officials stop representing—a case study
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.
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.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Leadership used to be about responsibility. Now it often looks like a performance.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt warns that one-party dominance weakens accountability and rewards conformity in the latest episode of “This Matters.”
This Matters with Bill Britt
In his latest episode, Bill Britt explores how identity, fear and tribal loyalty shape political beliefs far more than reason or principle.
This Matters with Bill Britt
In the latest “This Matters,” Bill Britt explores why hope is not optimism, but a courageous refusal to surrender freedom.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines the erosion of shared truth, arguing that democracy cannot survive when citizens live in competing versions of reality.