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By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Senate met on Monday after being called into Special Session by Gov. Robert Bentley. The...
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Inmates up for parole will finally be able to attend their own hearings
House passes bill revising Alabama sex education standards
Senate committee advances bill to create Second Amendment sales tax holiday
House passes bill aimed at discretion, fairness in parole revocation procedures
Legislature passes Alabama Law Enforcement Officers’ Family Scholarship
- Economy
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
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
- National
Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged”
Rep. Aderholt announces USDA rural development grants for 4th District
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”
- 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
Legislature
Alabama House passes SB209, shifting public school sex education to sexual risk avoidance, adding online safety, parental notice and opt-out provisions.
Legislature
The Alabama House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to remotely put a face and voice to their applications.
This Matters with Bill Britt
The Blount County DA told APR's Bill Britt that Alabama needs courtroom experience, not political ambition, in its top law enforcement role.
National
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” before announcing a two week ceasefire with Iran.
Legislature
The Republican-backed legislation to exempt firearms and hunting supplies from state taxes cleared the committee Tuesday despite Democratic pushback.
State
Davis, one of Birmingham's first Black attorneys, was a trailblazing civil rights advocate who fought against segregation and voter suppression.
Courts
A former Birmingham sports anchor and former regional director for Senator Tommy Tuberville was arrested last week on public corruption charges.
Local news
The $2.4 million pilot program offers unhoused men temporary units and wraparound services to assist their transition to permanent housing.
Featured Opinion
Polling shows Alabama Republicans want solutions on costs, but lawmakers remain focused on cultural issues, leaving voters increasingly unheard and unrepresented.
Legislature
Lawmakers approved $200,000 to defend an officer in a lawsuit alleging excessive force, overcrowding and understaffing at Limestone prison.
Opinion
It is not enough for Hoover to sustain. We need to lead.
Featured Opinion
When politics becomes performance, serious problems go unaddressed. And in Alabama, the consequences are already shaping everyday lives across the state.
Opinion
A century ago, Reza Pahlavi ascended to Iran's throne, launching a modernization effort that centralized power while sacrificing political freedom.
Opinion
Former Representative Mike Ball reflects on faith, loss and why independence—not party loyalty—ultimately shaped his path through politics.
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 14, the Alabama Legislature returned to Montgomery for a special session called by Alabama Governor...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Last week, Governor Bentley called the Alabama Legislature into a special session to address the state’s looming budget shortfall. Now...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the 2012 Legislative Session, the Alabama Legislature was confronted with a daunting choice: raise taxes or...
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Staff Report MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Political Reporter is pleased to announce Pulitzer Prize winning editorial writer, Joey Kennedy, as a featured political columnist. “Kennedy’s voice...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On July 7, attorneys for VictoryLand filed a motion in the Montgomery Circuit courtroom asking for the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 10, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) doubled-down on his demands that the Alabama Legislature...
Opinion
By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Whether you are from Brewton, Frisco City, or Robertsdale, you probably remember the summer of 2010 and the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 10, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) doubled down on his demands that the Alabama Legislature...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, July 10, Congressman Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) announced his agreement with the decision of former Office of...