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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 13, 2016, due to worsening drought conditions the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, in cooperation...
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- Elections
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses Jay Mitchell in AG campaign
Will Boyd’s campaign welcomes Vision Blue Strategies as national consultant
Chris Beeker announces candidacy for Alabama Public Service Commission
A million dollar problem with Alabama campaign finance laws
Forestry Association endorses Jack Williams for agriculture commissioner
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper
Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB
Gov. Ivey deploys search and rescue team to Texas
Opinion | Reappointing Gwathney would be a grave mistake for Alabama justice
Gov. Ivey praises results of Montgomery Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit
- Legislature
Prefiled bill would prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
Rep. Phillip Ensler announces decision not to seek reelection
Lawmakers continue pursuit to push joint custody
Lawmakers will try again next year to rename Gulf of Mexico
New bill would give citizens avenue to directly petition for laws
- Economy
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey
Sloss Tech Pitch Competition winner awarded $50K to grow innovative startup
Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
- National
Rep. Sewell honors the legacy of John Lewis ahead of fifth anniversary of his passing
Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration release $7 billion in withheld education funding
Rep. Aderholt celebrates 105th birthday of Roy Drinkard, oldest living U.S. Marine
Rep. Strong appointed to US-China Human Rights Commission
Rep. Figures leads bipartisan effort to introduce NIL bill to establish national framework
- Education
Alabama expands nationally recognized First Class Pre-K with 58 new classrooms
Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration release $7 billion in withheld education funding
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax
Alabama’s anti-DEI law is chilling university instruction, court documents show
ALSBOE reviews RAISE Act funding rollout and oversight measures
- Health
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Renewal Project announces statewide launch
EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
Alabama Medical Association thanks Trump for prioritizing doctor visa applications
- Opinion
Opinion | Your movie heroes haven’t gone woke. You joined a cult
Opinion | Investing in infrastructure is investing in Alabama’s future
Opinion | The battle within: What shapes our political convictions
Opinion | Epstein ordeal exposes the true Donald Trump
Opinion | Jabari Peoples shooting is another (missed) opportunity for police transparency
Legislature
Senator Gerald Allen prefiled a bill restricting vaping in public areas, adding electronic nicotine delivery systems to prohibited forms of "smoking" under state law.
Prisons
Nash is replacing controversial parole board chair Leigh Gwathney, who oversaw a sharp decline in parole approvals.
Courts
As online sales tax revenue has grown, so have arguments over how the funding is distributed.
Local news
Mayor Alex Wyatt released a statement Monday urging ALEA to release bodycam footage to Jabari Peoples’ family amid calls for transparency.
Featured Opinion
Rightwingers are mad because Superman went woke with a message of compassion for all humans. But the Man of Steel hasn't changed. They have.
Party politics
A Vietnam veteran and retired DEA agent, Williams' leadership experience shaped his vision for conservative outreach across Alabama.
State
During the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, items like pencils, paper, binders, calculators and rulers are free from state sales tax.
Elections
Beeker declared his candidacy for a full term on the Alabama Public Service Commission, emphasizing his conservative principles and commitment to energy independence.
Infrastructure
With the right investment and prioritized planning, we will not only recover from this missed opportunity—we will rise stronger.
Featured Opinion
Behind every vote lies a deeper conflict: the struggle between conscience and ambition, truth and performance.
Featured Opinion
Trump's utter botching of the Epstein case brought quick backlash from some of the president's biggest supporters. But that failure is nothing new.
Featured Opinion
We don't expect police officers to be perfect. Stop passing laws that pretend like they are, and instead implement proper oversight.
News
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The State Board of Education plans to find out who leaked anonymous allegations about a candidate for the...
Opinion
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford When voters cast their ballots next month, they will be voting on more than just the presidential race...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, October 13, 2016, Chief Justice Roy Moore’s (R) defense team accused the Court of the Judiciary (COJ)...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Republican National Committee (RNC) says that efforts by Alabamians volunteering in Florida are essential for Donald Trump’s...
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State University has failed to pay its student workers. Several current ASU students contacted The Alabama Political...
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama Community College System has a new plan for preparing students for lucrative careers and a new...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Ninety years ago, President Calvin Coolidge addressed many of the problems we face today, from widespread fear and...
Featured Opinion
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Alabama loves a good but. Not a butt. A “but.” As in, “I know what you’re saying is accurate, but...
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By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter A petition launched online to remove Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from the US Senate Committee on...
