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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Sunday, November 1, the family announced that former US Senator Fred Thompson has died from a recurrence...
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NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
Alabama earns top honors in national CiCi Awards
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
- National
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
- Education
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
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
- Health
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
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
- Opinion
Health
The Gulf Coast treatment center utilized new grant funding to expand specialized counseling and peer support programs for former military personnel.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines how power, legitimacy and silence allow harm to thrive in modern politics.
Legislature
Legislation to give political leaders greater control over the self-appointing Archives board advanced rapidly through the Statehouse last week.
Featured Opinion
When politics becomes performance, serious problems go unaddressed. And in Alabama, the consequences are already shaping everyday lives across the state.
Legislature
Lawmakers approved $200,000 to defend an officer in a lawsuit alleging excessive force, overcrowding and understaffing at Limestone prison.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
On this week’s VOP, new polling shows engaged voters remain undecided as campaigns miss key issues and caucus scandal erupts.
Legislature
Lawmakers advanced major state budgets and enacted key legislation affecting criminal penalties, tax exemptions and healthcare coverage.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey awarded a $75,000 grant to support career technical education aimed at helping formerly incarcerated Alabamians rejoin the workforce.
Economy
In March, 32 percent of small business owners reported unfilled job openings as employers continued to struggle with labor costs and applicant quality.
Elections
Rep. Adline Clarke keeps on fighting for voting rights, no matter how hopeless that fight seems at times. This week, she finally got a...
Featured Opinion
Legislation seeking to force Montgomery to hire more police officers ignores reality and basic common sense.
Opinion
Not every student wants or needs a four-year degree, but every student deserves a pathway to a successful, rewarding career.
Opinion
For today’s young men, it’s not a crisis of desire—it’s a fear of failure. Young men increasingly see failure as the ultimate vulnerability.
Featured Opinion
Could there be a blue wave in Alabama? There should be.
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By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) It has been said that one of the hardest jobs around is being a teacher. Even though it...
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Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter WASHINGTON – US Representatives Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) and Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) will serve as honorary co-chairs of the newly-formed...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, October 28, United States Attorney George L. Beck Jr. announced that Stephen K. Howard, 64 of...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Since his indictment on 23 felony counts of public corruption, Speaker Mike Hubbard has been given preferential treatment....
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By Sen. Cam Ward Budget cuts. Tax increases. Agency restructurings. We’ve heard and seen it all over the past several months since the Legislature...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 29, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R from Alabama) spoke on the Senate floor opposing the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Nov 5, 2015 the wife of U.S. Senator from Texas and Republican Presidential candidate Ted Cruz,...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, October 29, US Representative Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) was selected by his House Republican colleagues to be...
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By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA—The evidentiary hearing into prosecutorial misconduct and selective and vindictive prosecution concluded Wednesday without the promised fireworks. Speaker...