Opinion
Alabama did its part in electing Donald Trump. He carried 65 percent of the vote in the Heart of Dixie. His best yet.
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- Elections
- Governor
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
Gov. Ivey appoints Sen. Greg Reed as senior advisor to Workforce Transformation
Gov. Ivey awards grants to assist assault and domestic violence victims
Gov. Ivey launches poll to name turkeys for Alabama’s 76th annual pardoning
- Legislature
Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
More for your smile: Alabama dentists push for insurance reform
Alabama lawmakers selected for prestigious Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship
Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature
State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries
- Economy
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth visits jobsite, talks red tape and workforce solutions
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor costs rise
Opinion | Trump 2.0 will uplift Alabama’s economy
Alabama AG praises injunction against protections for migrant farmworkers
Gov. Ivey declares Saturday after Thanksgiving “Small Business Saturday”
- National
Biden clemency praised by LDF and SPLC, calls for broader justice reform
Rep. Sewell announces $1.5 million to support job training for Birmingham youth
Sen. Britt addresses lack of oversight at CFPB and use of funding
Tuberville praises Trump picks Kash Patel and Linda McMahon
House passes $895B defense bill, boosts pay and supports North Alabama
- Education
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
Huntsville Library moving animated Disney movies after policy changes
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system
AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Party politics
Pushing back on comments from Doug Jones, state Dem chair Randy Kelley said the party's in great shape.
State
The organizers also hope that the event will encourage greater civic engagement in Alabama.
News
The AMCC agreed to reduce licensee fees by 25 percent as members fretted about license applicants’ finances.
State
The commission reallocated opioid settlement funds for treatment programs, expanding services and improving access to care.
Education
Sex education books have been among those targeted in public libraries across the state.
Governor
The governors pledged their full support for Trump’s plans to deport individuals they described as threats to public safety and national security.
Congress
Britt voiced concerns with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, calling reform "an immediate priority for next congress"
Congress
"The American people are scared to death of the FBI. They’ve been weaponized," Tuberville claimed.
Featured Opinion
Some Alabama lawmakers want to repeal the OT tax exemption to pay the private school tuition for rich families.
Opinion
Anybody who is famous and well connected in Alabama politics eats at The Bright Star.
Featured Opinion
The murder revealed that a majority of Americans know they're getting hosed by the healthcare industry. They should do something about it.
Featured Opinion
Negotiating with terrorists rewards and encourages more terrorism. That's what has happened here with the Christmas parade.
Legislature
Greg Reed's resignation has touched off a two-man race - new blood vs. establishment - for leadership of the Alabama Senate.
Congress
The House passed a bill expanding healthcare, housing, education and support for veterans, now heading to the Senate.
News
In June 2021, Butler retired due to complications from what was believed to be Lou Gehrig’s disease.
Legislature
Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison's bill looks to institute an additional $5 license tax and registration fee on motor vehicles to raise funds for the Alabama...
News
As part of the turnaround plan, the hospital is exploring the divestiture of non-core operations to refocus resources on acute care.
Economy
The event highlighted the vital role small businesses play in the state’s economy by making up 99.4 percent of businesses in Alabama.
Governor
The appointment comes as the state prepares to launch the Department of Workforce in the summer of 2025, replacing the Department of Labor.
Courts
The 11th Circuit affirmed a district judge's ruling from earlier this month that the execution may proceed.
Featured Opinion
Our future depends on whether we rise to this challenge or falter under the weight of self-interest.
Local news
