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Read Freely Alabama cites Colorado case in library lawsuit

Read Freely Alabama argues a Colorado court ruling supports its request for a preliminary injunction against the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.

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Opinion | The heart of public safety: Investing in law enforcement for a safer Alabama

Public safety is the most critical component of a successful community, and sadly, we have areas in our state that are struggling with violent...

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Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement

Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that will designate parole and probation officers as state law enforcement personnel.

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Poarch Band of Creek Indians plan new approach to avoid old gambling debate pitfalls

To overcome the typical gaming obstacles and finally get a gambling bill passed, the Poarch Creek Indians are taking a new approach.

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Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan

Murphy’s move to Dothan will end a 4-year stint as president at Gadsden State, a role she accepted in January 2021.

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Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Cindy Myrex for House of Representatives

The state's largest farm organization backs Myrex, citing shared conservative values and commitment to constituents in the upcoming special primary.

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The 1963 murder of Virgil Lamar Ware and a fight for remembrance

His death on September 15, 1963, was overshadowed by the church bombing, but his story is finally being told.

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A weary Alabama worker trudges forward under the crushing weight of policy failures—overtime tax increases, business closures, school funding cuts, and lost gambling revenue—while distant lawmakers and special interests look on in silence.

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Opinion | It was a terrible session for the masses, if you care about that sort of thing

The collection of unpopular actions by the legislature in this session is possibly unprecedented. The question is will lawmakers pay a price.

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Opinion | Failure to extend overtime tax takes money out of taxpayer pockets

Why would the Alabama Legislature choose to allow a tax exemption that has done so much good for the state and its people to...

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Opinion | HB445 and the nose-growing narratives

No matter which side you fall on, it seems as though someone is misleading you because they simply didn’t get their way on this...

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Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses

With bans on vape and hemp products, Alabama lawmakers staged a performative session that punished small businesses, ignored veterans, and catered to lobbyists.

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