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By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Recent court filing shows that three principals from the lobbying firm Swatek, Azbell, Howe and Ross (SAHR) were involved...
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- Elections
Bill to close primaries dies without vote
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
- Governor
Alabama House passes Ten Commandments display in schools bill
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama law enforcement safety, scholarship bills
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama’s General Fund, Education Trust Fund bills
House passes bill criminalizing improper dog tethering
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
- Legislature
- Economy
Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
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
- 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
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
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
- Health
House passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Can we please stop electing unserious people to do serious jobs?
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | Why your dog might be smarter than you
Elections
A top GOP priority collapsed on the session’s final day, leaving Alabama’s open primaries intact despite pressure from party leaders.
Featured Opinion
When did being a pandering bigot become more politically valuable than being a competent, sane public servant?
Governor
Alabama House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools, sparking debate over religious freedom and constitutional concerns.
Legislature
Representative Pebblin Warren asked about the impacts of the bill on children whose families wouldn’t be able to buy Easter candy.
Legislature
The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government.
Legislature
Public safety
Legislature
The bill aims to ease rising costs for farmers by trimming taxes on energy used in poultry houses, greenhouses and irrigation systems.
News
The three-generation operation earned praise for stewardship, mentoring young farmers and strengthening the community.
Governor
Ivey said the budgets reflected fiscal restraint while boosting core services and education.
This Matters with Bill Britt
In a new "This Matters with Bill Britt," Britt explores how harm becomes routine—hidden in systems, policies, and everyday decisions made without question.
Governor
Despite fierce pushback from agricultural groups and rural lawmakers, the Alabama House approved new standards for outside dog enclosures.
Elections
The party’s recent actions reveal a shrinking circle of insiders tightening their grip on who gets to run and who gets to vote.
Infrastructure
The system works because it is competitive. And that’s exactly what’s at risk.
Elections
The proposal is an injustice to Alabama voters. It is also a formula for less accountability.
Opinion
"Dogs are truly one of life’s greatest gifts and I’ve often wondered if they have more to teach us than we have to teach...
Opinion
By Larry Sims On February 21st, the Alabama State Republican Executive Committee elected a new leader. Terry Lathan from Mobile was elected state party...
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers March 11, 2015 The Common Core education topic is not only a hot political issue in Alabama, it...
Opinion
By Terri Michal While reading both charter bills, SB 45 and HB 192, I realized that for those Alabamians that are paying attention there...
News
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford It amazes me to think how far we’ve come over the last 50 years, and yet how far...
News
By Rep. Darrio Melton SELMA, Ala.–Representative Darrio Melton (D-Selma) has announced that he will introduce legislation to expand voting rights in Alabama in commemoration...
Opinion
By Sen. Hank Sanders A taste of Jubilee. A taste of the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Selma-to-Montgomery March, the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 10, the Alabama Jobs Act sponsored by Rep. Alan Baker (R-Brewton) was passed by the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, March 10 an estimated 250 supporters of UAB football came to the state house in Montgomery...
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Staff Report On Tuesday, March 10, the Alabama Senate approved SB108 establishing the Hiawayi Robinson Statewide Emergency Missing and Exploited Children Alert System, sponsored...