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By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Secretary of State Jim Bennett recently said the State will move forward with implementing citizenship requirements in order...
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- Elections
Alabama joins 20 other states, urging SCOTUS to review appellate voting law decision
River Region Veterans Coalition to host candidate forum for 2026 general election
Democrats launch national coalition for congressional ethics, judicial reform
Tabitha Isner announces run for State Senate District 26
Alabama House advances party registration bill
- Governor
Gov. Ivey encourages veteran hiring through the HIRE VETS Medallion Program
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
- Legislature
Opinion | Family planning and contraception is still common ground
House Republicans push closed primaries forward
Senate Democrats delay “Gulf of America” bill
Alabama Senate Republicans continue to stonewall Dem legislation with partisan calendar
House committee passes bill ensuring athletics eligibility for CHOOSE Act students
- Economy
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
- National
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Sen. Britt signs onto “National Women in Agriculture Day” resolution
Sen. Britt backs bill halting congressional pay during government shutdowns
Democrats launch national coalition for congressional ethics, judicial reform
Rep. Sewell introduces the Maternal Vaccination Act
- Education
UA students sue university over suspended student publications
March 31 deadline for CHOOSE Act applications approaches
Alabama nonprofit becomes state’s first J-1 exchange visa sponsor
House committee advances Ten Commandments display bill
ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting
- Health
Dakarai Larriett speaks out against CAW firings, removal of fluoride from water supply
Bill to raise EMS reimbursement rates advances to House vote
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
- Opinion
Courts
Plaintiffs argued administrators committed unlawful viewpoint discrimination by shuttering and defunding two campus magazines last December.
Legislature
When it comes to contraception, nearly everyone is on the same side.
News
Illegal and unregulated betting is expanding across Alabama, exposing consumers to risk while lawmakers delay action and forfeit millions in potential revenue.
Courts
Alabama joined a multistate effort last week, asking the Supreme Court to restore state authority over election laws in the mail-in ballot dating requirement.
Infrastructure
Investment will bring high-speed internet to 92,000 locations, strengthening economic growth, education access and long-term infrastructure across Alabama.
Education
The governor urged eligible Alabama families to apply for or renew educational funding through the state's school choice program by March 31.
News
The suggestion comes on the heels of similar action taken in Georgia.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt warns that one-party dominance weakens accountability and rewards conformity in the latest episode of “This Matters.”
Featured Opinion
A defense of constitutional principles, civic responsibility, and why peaceful protest remains essential to preserving liberty in a self-governing republic.
Featured Opinion
Nick Smith has presided over a crime-riddled sheriff's department in Walker County. The people there might re-elect him anyway.
Opinion
Thinking for yourself is not an easy thing to do. It is usually lonely and labor-intensive.
Opinion
Things that once took time to digest can now be consumed in seconds.
Opinion
As an EV owner, I see those savings every month—and they only grow when gas prices spike.
Opinion
Community banks aren’t just financial institutions. They’re partners in the work we do every day to feed and fuel this country.
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On December 7, 2011, the Alabama Political Reporter became a reality. It has been three very exciting and...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter National protests over the killings of Michael Brown and Eric Garner turned violent on Saturday when New York...
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By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter On Friday, December 19, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose), a member of the House Committee on Education and the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, December 16, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) called the Taliban terrorist fighters in Pakistan who executed...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Christmas time has always been one of my favorite holidays: it’s a time of giving to others; a...
News
By Rep. Darrio Melton Anyone who has turned on the news lately has probably had a difficult time getting into the holiday sprit. From...
Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard’s attorneys filed three motions with the court to have his 23...
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By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Senator Jeff Sessions gave his thoughts recently on President Barack Obama’s Executive Amnesty plan, what it means for...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, December 18, Congressman-elect Palmer announced the hiring of his District Director, Field Director and Constituent Service...