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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Auburn Police report contradicts Sen. Tom Whatley’s statement about his domestic violence arrest on December 9. According to...
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- Elections
Committees approve bills to ensure Biden is on the ballot in November
Daniels reflects on CD2 results, commits to support Democrats
Sen. Katie Britt endorses Dobson in 2nd Congressional District
Opinion | Alabama must ban ranked choice voting to ensure secure elections
Figures, Dobson to face off in November general election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill making Alabama’s anti-human trafficking law toughest in the nation
Southern governors denounce UAW unionization campaign
Gov. Ivey announces Two Rivers Lumber plans $115 million sawmill project
Gov. Ivey awards $5.8 million in grants to weatherize homes of low-income residents
Gov. Kay Ivey marks seven years in office, infrastructure funding
- Legislature
Critics: Altria scrambles to safeguard cigarette business from heated tobacco competition
House to debate “Don’t Say Gay” expansion bill today
Alabama’s HB167 risks economic setback with new tech regulations
How to protect Alabamians from ills of sports wagering
Alabama 2024 Legislative Report: Week Nine
- Economy
Addressing a different kind of infrastructure: child care
Alabama Realtors release March economic and real estate report
March marks third highest container volume on record for the Alabama Port Authority
Partners join team developing new strategic economic growth plan
Mercedes workers set to vote for union in May
- National
Rep. Sewell votes for House National Security Package
Rep. Sewell to host Affordable Connectivity Roundtable
Sens. Katie Britt, Laphonza Butler introduce bill to fund maternal mortality research
Miranda Holloway-Baggett nominated for U.S. Marshal for the Southern District of Alabama
Sewell honors retirement of Tennessee State’s first woman president
- Education
Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment
Alabama’s First Class Pre-K leads the nation in quality for 18th year
Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content”
New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy
UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact
- Health
Montgomery psychiatrist named president of Alabama Medical Association
Alabama doctors unveil “Your Care is at Our Core,” emphasizing personal connections
Medical center in Mobile resumes IVF services
ALFA Insurance targets health sector amid regulatory debate in Alabama
Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners
- Opinion
Opinion | Gavin Newsom’s great big mirror
Opinion | Device filter mandates are costly, ineffective for protecting Alabama kids
Opinion | Decatur police officers are antagonizing their community
Opinion | Nathaniel Ledbetter is a very powerful speaker of the House
Opinion | Dobson ignores 14th Amendment calling for deportation of American children
Economy
The lack of accessible, affordable and quality child care is often the biggest obstacle to getting workers back in the labor force.
Featured Opinion
Alabama Republicans are big mad at Gavin Newsom, who had the gall to show people what Alabama Republicans are actually doing.
Legislature
Despite the potential public health benefits, strong opposition has emerged from major tobacco companies.
Opinion
Since Steve’s death, the community has been furious and consistently demanded justice and accountability.
Opinion
Some proposals are far too broad and overreaching. One of these proposals has earned some support in the Legislature.
Legislature
The Alabama House will debate whether to extend prohibitions through to the end of high school.
State
Last week, the board held 43 parole hearings and 24 pardon hearings.
Local news
Reed is expected to be named president of the AAMA later this week.
Opinion
Embracing tobacco harm reduction and incorporating changes to its tax code can ensure that Alabama will be a leader.
Featured Opinion
A surge in legislation seeks to control and dominate the rights and freedoms of individuals.
Opinion
Improving our state’s public health depends on us doing more to reduce smoking rates.
Featured Opinion
It reeks of a deeper, more sinister agenda: an assault on privacy and adult freedoms.
News
By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Many states known for producing high quantities of methamphetamines have recently been successful in drastically reducing the drug’s...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Conservative groups across the State of Alabama have voiced disappointment with the recent passage of the Continuing Resolution,...
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers As we approach the end of the political year, a few thoughts and observations on 2014 political happenings...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford If there was ever any doubt about how politicians in Alabama feel about the federal government, just look...
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By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Former Gov. Don Siegelman was returned to Montgomery on Saturday to attend a bond hearing on Monday before...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A confidential poll conducted for the Montgomery mayoral race obtained by the Alabama Political Reporter shows of a...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 15, Former State Representative Mary Sue McClurkin (R from Indian Springs) has announced that she...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, December 15, the Madison County Republican executive committee to rescind its controversial decision to censure incumbent...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Saturday, December 13, U.S. Senators Richard Shelby (R-AL) and Jeff Sessions (R-AL) both voted against the fiscal...
