Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The following story is a reprint from March 20, 2013 MONTGOMERY—When Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard secretly obtained competitors’...
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey undergoes a “minor” medical procedure
Gov. Ivey announces 26 appointments including a Baldwin County district judgeship
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs executive order meant to prevent state-chartered banks from denying people service
Gov. Ivey orders flags to half-staff honoring fallen Alabama airmen
- Legislature
- Economy
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
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
- National
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
Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
Rep. Sewell’s statement on lack of funding for TSA, other DHS agencies
- 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
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
AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products
- Opinion
Opinion | Bill allowing takeover of Montgomery PD solves nothing, makes no sense
Opinion | Alabama must double down on career tech investment to meet workforce demand
Opinion | The quiet crisis facing young men
Opinion | Could there be a blue wave in Alabama?
Opinion | Connecting Alabama’s workforce: a defining moment for broadband expansion
Legislature
A closed-door meeting on PSC legislation was disrupted when Mooney was caught recording, escalating tensions after prior leaked caucus audio involving Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter.
State
Advocates rallied at the Statehouse Wednesday to back legislation aimed at breaking barriers that disenfranchise marginalized voters across Alabama.
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Featured Opinion
Legislation seeking to force Montgomery to hire more police officers ignores reality and basic common sense.
Legislature
The $3.7 billion spending plan featured a 2 percent pay raise for state employees and level-funding for most core operations.
Legislature
Elections
Republican state Senate candidate Doug Harwell pledged Wednesday to let Alabamians vote on a statewide lottery.
Opinion
Not every student wants or needs a four-year degree, but every student deserves a pathway to a successful, rewarding career.
Economy
A leading site selection publication recognized three Alabama economic development projects, including Eli Lilly's $6 billion Huntsville plant, with 2026 CiCi Awards.
News
The retailer leaned on its existing store network to shorten fulfillment times and offer shoppers added convenience.
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.
Opinion
Alabama has taken a major step forward—not just in expanding infrastructure, but in strengthening the foundation of our workforce.
Featured Opinion
At NK3 in Birmingham, a diverse crowd revealed deeper emotions—conviction, concern and a shared demand for a more accountable government.
Opinion
Politics is an ugly, messy game, and there are those who absolutely love it.
News
By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Chairman of the Alabama House of Representatives Ways and Means General Fund Committee, Representative Steve Clouse, R-Ozark, has...
News
By Jim Bennett Alabama Secretary of State When voters go to the polls during the June 3 party primaries, there will be a different...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Recently, Alabama Secretary of State Candidates joined Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) at the Jefferson County Republican Party...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, May 22, U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama spoke on the growing scandal at the...
News
Staff Report MONTGOMERY—The Alabama Association of REALTORS® Political Action Committee has endorsed Adam Thompson for State Auditor. “We are proud to endorse Adam in...
Stealing the Statehouse
By Lee HedgepethAlabama Political Reporter This article, “The Road to Lee County,” focuses on events involving current Alabama House Speaker Mike Hubbard, including his tactics...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter President Barack Hussein Obama has launched a war on coal that threatens thousands of Alabama jobs and could...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, May 13 the Dr. Chad Mathis for Congress campaign announced that United States Senator Mike Lee (R)...
Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill BrittAlabama Political Opelika—On Tuesday, Circuit Judge Jacob A. Walker III heard the defense’s motion to dismiss in the perjury case against indicted State...