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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, August 5, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a State General Fund (SGF) budget that slashed...
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- Elections
First poll released after special primary suggests CD-2 is a tied race
Jones continues to slam Tuberville over Social Security “scam” comments at Montgomery town hall
Doug Jones to lead Wenonah parade, join Shomari Figures at Troy town hall
PSC candidate McNeil pushes Alabama data center accountability plan
Dixon has no “immediate plans” to run for another public office after CD6 loss
- Governor
Gov. Ivey welcomes Alabama students back for new school year
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to four agencies
Gov. Ivey proclaims Will Roberts Day in honor of 15-year-old cancer victim
Gov. Ivey recaps Alabama’s showing at Farnborough International Airshow
Gov. Ivey announces additional state agency appointments
- Legislature
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
- Economy
Montgomery earns AA rating ahead of $375M bond sale
Alabama Community College System approves workforce allocations
Die casting company 2A USA making $32M investment to expand Auburn facility
Rep. Sewell visits grocery store “to highlight Trump’s broken promise to lower prices”
NFIB survey: small business optimism continues to rise
- National
Britt introduces bill seeking to expand colorectal cancer screening access
Sen. Britt receives Terwilliger Bipartisanship in Housing Award
Alabama small businesses praise BOI reporting rule repeal
Sen. Britt introduces the Space Superiority Readiness Act of 2026
Rhett Marques wins GOP nomination in redrawn 2nd Congressional District
- Education
Rep. Strong to hold fourth annual Academy Day for high school students
Public schools vs. the Loch Ness Monster and the absurd CHOOSE Act
Alabama education department budget holds staffing flat as costs rise
Alabama Community College System approves workforce allocations
Ensler touts expansion of public school conflict resolution, counseling initiatives
- Health
Jackson Hospital, BCBS strike deal to keep hospital open
Alabama Department of Mental Health works to reduce forensic waitlist
ADPH: Alabama child to receive breakthrough hearing loss gene therapy
New report highlights disparities facing children raised in Alabama’s Black Belt
UAB startup NuVasc is advancing precision medicine for brain arteriovenous malformations
- Opinion
Health
The contract cleared a path out of bankruptcy and unlocked major state and local aid for the Montgomery medical center.
Courts
The five-year legal battle between former police chief Ernest Finley, the city of Montgomery and the Alabama Ethics Commission seems to be over.
Health
ADMH wants to reduce its forensic waitlist by the end of the year while expanding diversion programs amid funding concerns.
Health
The enrollee is set to receive breakthrough gene therapy at Boston Children’s Hospital, with the drug manufacturer providing the therapy at no cost.
Health
Researchers cited gaps in health care, child care and school funding as barriers to better outcomes across the rural region.
Health
The survivor-founded company licensed liquid biopsy technology that identifies AVM-driving mutations, opening a path toward targeted therapies.
This Matters with Bill Britt
When facts, law, principle and shared humanity lose their authority, self-government gives way to the raw exercise of political power.
Elections
The DCCC-sponsored poll found both Figures and Marques at 46 percent of the vote, and 8 percent still undecided.
Local news
The new South Haven Surgical Center overcame a number of political pitfalls and attacks, will provide Jefferson and Shelby counties with needed healthcare options.
Elections
The Democratic nominee warned Tuberville’s stance could threaten Alabama retirees, invoking Social Security’s anniversary and the senator’s past business controversy.
Featured Opinion
America has lost its political footing, but enduring constitutional principles offer firm ground for democratic restoration, trust and civic renewal.
Education
Doug Jones wants to stop the CHOOSE Act in its tracks. Thank God.
Elections
Dale Strong has had years to fix the problems with mail delivery in CD5. Instead, he's offered a purely performative proposal just weeks before...
Opinion
A surprising amount of adulthood is realizing your aspirations and impulses are rarely aligned.
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers The junior college corruption scandal, which occurred around 2006, was one of the worst white collar crimes in...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, August 4, SB14 sponsored by Senator Gerald Allen (R-Tuscaloosa) passed with a favorable report out...
News
By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh’s (R-Anniston) gaming bill had its day in committee. After...
Featured Opinion
By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Legislature came back into special session this week, after a three-week pause to build consensus on...
Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Word around the State House is Speaker Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) is in a panic to find sponsors...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter House Republican leaders who wanted to raise taxes, including Ways & Means Chairman Steve Clouse and Speaker...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Under the headline “RSA is a poor steward of our retirement resources,” Daniel J. Smith, an associate professor...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, August 4, the House Ways & Means General Fund Committee rejected a measure to raise the...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On Tuesday, Circuit Court Judge William A. Shashy heard oral augments to determine the future of VictoryLand...