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House passes bill that will limit state environmental regulations

The House approved SB71, locking state environmental regulations to federal standards, despite Democratic opposition and concerns about public health protections.

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Stadthagen steps down as majority leader after caucus tensions

Representative Scott Stadthagen resigned his leadership post Wednesday to seek the state party chairmanship following internal friction over a leaked recording.

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Alabama leaders remember civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

State Democratic leaders on Tuesday mourned the civil rights giant who paved the way for generations of Black political leadership.

14 hours ago

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Alabama House passes bills for no-cost cancer screenings

Alabama lawmakers advanced bipartisan legislation aimed at removing financial barriers to early prostate and breast cancer detection.

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Elections

Ron Sparks highlights record on seafood country-of-origin labeling

Democratic candidate Ron Sparks highlighted his record on country-of-origin labeling while addressing seafood industry regulations Tuesday in the Alabama House.

15 hours ago

Opinion

Opinion | Trump endorsement makes Barry Moore prohibitive favorite in U.S. Senate race

President Donald Trump and the Club for Growth endorsed Representative Barry Moore, making the Wiregrass congressman the favorite for Alabama’s open Senate seat.

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Education

Opinion | Growing is the purpose: keeping education first in high school sports

As youth sports became a multibillion-dollar industry, the AHSAA prioritized an educational mission that focused on student character over college scholarships.

15 hours ago

Opinion

Opinion | Derek Chen’s early Trump support and America First record speaks for itself

The Alabama state auditor candidate established his conservative credentials by rallying Michigan voters during the early days of the America First movement.

15 hours ago

Legislature

Selectively leaked 57-second clip from hour-long caucus debate targets speaker

Lawmakers say 57-second clip from hour-long caucus meeting was selectively released to damage speaker and distort leadership debate.

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Opinion | Why are Republicans so afraid of you voting?

Republicans keep figuring out ways to suppress votes and kill elections, in a never-ending effort to hold power.

2 days ago

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Opinion | The fish are dying—and I don’t feel so good myself

We are killing our natural resources. And our conservative lawmakers are actively participating in the criminal acts against them.

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Opinion | The quiet work of self-government

How politics became identity, and why seriousness—not slogans—must anchor a functioning democratic republic.

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Opinion

Opinion | What happens after the press release

The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program faces the difficult task of bridging the gap between federal authorization and daily clinical operations.

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The Fall of Mike Hubbard

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers The conviction and downfall of Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard is the political story of the...

July 6, 2016
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The American Story

Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) This week, we celebrate the birth of our nation. In addition to spending time with family and friends, I hope...

July 5, 2016
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