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Rep. Phillip Ensler becomes first Democratic candidate in lieutenant governor race

“Alabamians want their public servants to focus on solutions to real problems, not culture wars and personal opinions,” Ensler said.

2 days ago

Legislature

Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority

HB94 would grant the State Auditor’s Office more enforcement authority and allow exceptions for properties “located behind security bars”

2 days ago

Featured Opinion

Opinion | Alabama Democrats are showing signs of life

Alabama Democrats suddenly have a plan, solid candidates, a good ticket and they've stopped the bickering with each other.

2 days ago

Health

Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension

State lawmakers endorsed competing plans to lower insurance costs, but failed to pass an extension for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies this year.

2 days ago

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Alabama’s Governor Fight Is No Longer a Coronation
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Courts

Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber

The coalition alleged Uber charged customers without consent, failed to deliver promised benefits, and made canceling subscriptions exceedingly difficult.

3 days ago

Featured Opinion

Opinion | In primetime address, Trump tried to blame everyone else for his failing economy

Like a bad pitchman, Trump tried to sell you a worthless story and a lot of lies. No one is falling for it.

3 days ago

State

Alabama Board of Pharmacy weighs civil penalties schedule

The Board of Pharmacy debated a new civil penalty schedule, aiming to balance minor in-state violations with stronger enforcement against serious out-of-state misconduct.

3 days ago

Governor

Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”

Gov. Kay Ivey marked the Space Force's sixth birthday, honoring the branch and reflecting her commitment to keeping Alabama central to space development.

3 days ago

Congress

Rep. Sewell blasts GOP for failing to extend ACA tax credits

House Republicans declined to extend expiring ACA enhanced premium tax credits, potentially doubling costs and causing 130,000 Alabamians to lose coverage.

3 days ago
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Opinion

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Opinion | When cruelty toward the dead reveals a deeper moral failure

Trump’s words after a critic’s death violated centuries-old moral restraints and revealed a deeper erosion of character and leadership.

4 days ago

Featured Opinion

Opinion | Could Alabama’s certificate of need process be in jeopardy?

Alabama's CON process has ensured decent, quality care throughout the state, and protected consumers and taxpayers, but it's under attack.

4 days ago

Opinion

Opinion | Building the next generation of Alabama’s construction workforce

Alabama leaders reorganized the Department of Labor into the Department of Workforce, creating a central hub for industry, education and government collaboration.

4 days ago

Opinion

Opinion | Do endorsements matter in statewide races?

Once considered the "kiss of death," political endorsements in Alabama shifted from local truisms to powerful tools driven by national allegiance and key organizations.

4 days ago
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News

Ethics Commission Offering Secret Advice

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—It is not widely know that the Alabama Ethic Commission provides confidential opinions to public officials, especially legislators…but...

November 17, 2015
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