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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | Alabama GOP voters engaged, but not persuaded
Alabama Young Democrats, College Democrats endorse Escott Lumpkin in District 60
Christian coalition condemns Allen’s ‘anti-muslim rhetoric’
Craig Jelks visits Islamic Academy of Alabama, condemns Tuberville Islamophobia
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
- Governor
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs executive order meant to prevent state-chartered banks from denying people service
Gov. Ivey orders flags to half-staff honoring fallen Alabama airmen
Gov. Ivey encourages veteran hiring through the HIRE VETS Medallion Program
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
- Legislature
- Economy
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
- National
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
Rep. Sewell’s statement on lack of funding for TSA, other DHS agencies
Sens. Britt, Warnock introduce bipartisan bill to streamline federal grants for HBCUs
- Education
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
UA students sue university over suspended student publications
March 31 deadline for CHOOSE Act applications approaches
- Health
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
AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products
Birth centers appeal ruling in regulation battle to Alabama Supreme Court
- Opinion
Opinion | What I saw at NK3 in Birmingham
Opinion | The pursuit of truth ends where the pursuit of power begins
Opinion | Alabama has wasted decades on hate. It has never helped anyone
Opinion | Alabama can lead in protecting the right to contraception and IVF—if lawmakers act now
Opinion | Price controls sometimes work in negotiating but are bad law
Elections
High undecided numbers across statewide races point to a deeper disconnect as the May primary approaches.
Courts
Birmingham successfully sued the utility after it abruptly halted fluoridation, arguing the sudden move violated a state notification law.
Environment
ADEM is considering poultry giant Tyson Foods' permit to increase wastewater discharge into Graves Creek and Locust Fork.
Aerospace and Defense
State leaders celebrated a new initiative expanding specialized curricula at four Alabama community colleges in order to boost submarine manufacturing.
Infrastructure
Researchers detailed how inadequate rural roadways isolated workers and fueled political tensions over state infrastructure funding priorities.
This Matters with Bill Britt
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Opinion
Politics is an ugly, messy game, and there are those who absolutely love it.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Panel examines faith in campaigns, Tuberville lawsuit, IVF debate and legislative priorities as Alabama's legislative session nears its end.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey declared March 30 as Doctors Day, urging Alabamians to honor the state's 13,000 physicians for their dedication and personalized care.
State
Chewacla State Park unveiled an 8,500-square-foot event center on Friday, offering a modern, indoor-outdoor venue for corporate retreats, weddings and community celebrations.
Elections
The coalition said Allen's comments stand in direct contrast to the teachings of Christ.
Featured Opinion
Hate has never helped a single person accomplish anything of substance.
Opinion
Alabama has an opportunity to show that when it comes to fundamental freedoms and basic healthcare, we can come together and get it right.
Opinion
Government price controls would undermine the U.S. biotech manufacturing sector that President Trump is just starting to build in Alabama and beyond.
Opinion
It’s the time of year that high school seniors are learning where they will (or won’t) spend their next four’ish years.
Opinion
By Rep. Terri A. Sewell (D-AL-7) On a hot Alabama summer or during the cold winter depths on February, take a minute to think...
News
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Relative newcomer Rep. Anthony Daniels, D-Huntsville, has been elected the minority leader of the Alabama House...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Jeff Sessions was confirmed as US Attorney General in a 52 to 47 vote...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, February 8, 2017, both the Alabama House and Senate versions of the Monuments bill were in committee....
News
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Mark Heinrich, chancellor of the State’s embattled community college system, has submitted his retirement and will step...
News
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Gov. Robert Bentley wasted no time during his annual address Tuesday night in placing his prison construction...
Featured Opinion
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Did you know that in the 1960 Summer Olympics, an underdog Ethiopian runner named Abebe Bikila overcame the...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter People say this to me all the time: “It must be fun to write politics in Alabama. After...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley delivered his annual State of the State speech. Gov....