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NWS cuts could affect storm-readiness in Alabama and across the country

Lawmakers and experts warn that Trump administration cuts to NOAA and NWS threaten severe weather forecasting capacity amid an active tornado season.

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Opinion | The 5 worst bills passed during the 2025 Legislative Session

From expanded police immunity to the Trans Erasure Act, these bills threaten civil liberties, immigrant rights, and burden hemp and education programs.

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Congress

Rep. Sewell proposes budget bill amendments to expand healthcare, cut voucher funding

Sewell proposed aiding Americans caught in the Medicaid coverage gap, cutting dollar for dollar tax credits for private school scholarships.

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Opinion | The door to the Alabama governor’s office is open

State Republicans seem ready to hand the governor's race to Tommy Tuberville. History says the race is wide open.

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Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending

Ivey celebrated signing 287 bills into law and touted successes on family values, veterans, teachers’ leave, education, tax relief, and public safety.

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Elections

Ainsworth won’t seek governor’s office, opening door for Tuberville and others

Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, long seen as a top contender for governor, says he’ll prioritize his children and transition to the private sector.

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Congress

Experts sound alarm about proposed SNAP cuts, moving costs to states

The latest House Republican budget would place more work requirements on SNAP and Medicaid, cut funding, and make states pay.

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Opinion | Protecting the foundations of Alabama’s economy in reconciliation talks

Federal programs supporting agriculture, forestry, and rural development are not handouts. They are targeted investments that strengthen local economies.

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Opinion | Alabama libraries offer a world of adventure for kids

Thanks to Alabama libraries, kids can explore Paris, Peru and more—all in a single day, for free.

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Opinion | Why is John Wahl using an alias on sworn state documents?

Alabama GOP Chair John Wahl signs official filings with an alias, not his legal name, Nehemiah Ezekiel Wahl — in a state that champions...

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Opinion | Alabama’s prisons are awful, expensive, ineffective and counterproductive

Alabama operates one of the worst prison systems in the world — for no apparent reason, other than we just like cruelty.

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Opinion

What’s Behind Door #3?

“A Mortgaged Courthouse” or “A Legislative Office Fund”??? By Rep. Allan Farley Jefferson County politicians have a reputation.  And it’s not good.  We’ve been...

September 11, 2012
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