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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Since becoming Speaker of the House in 2011, Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) has found many ways to make government...
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- Elections
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
Mo Brooks enters Alabama House race; draws harsh rebuke from opponent
Ron Sparks is ready to go back to work for Alabama
Trump backs Alabama GOP chair for lieutenant governor’s race
- Governor
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
- Legislature
Bill to allow local police to be de facto ICE agents moves to House
Bill to allow library board member removals advances out of Senate committee
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Lawmakers clash over English-only driver’s license testing proposal
Bill to mandate physician staffing in ERs considered at Senate Healthcare
- Economy
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
- National
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Sen. Britt reaffirms support for controversial SAVE Act
Rep. Sewell joins push to impeach DHS Secretary Noem
- Education
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
- Opinion
Legislature
Debate continued over whether the bill would lead law enforcement to use racial profiling to enforce immigration law.
Legislature
The bill allows two thirds of a library board's appointing authority to remove a member for any reason.
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Legislators discussed ivermectin resistance and the “increased risk of off-label and non evidence-based use” during a public hearing on Wednesday.
Legislature
The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee debated an English-only driver's test, but lawmakers questioned creating more barriers for residents.
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Port Authority leaders highlighted major construction progress on the $100 million inland port facility less than one year after groundbreaking.
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Health
House committee members unanimously approved measures designed to eliminate patients' co-pays for prostate cancer and necessary follow-up breast cancer screenings.
Legislature
The Senate Healthcare Policy Committee considered SB80 to require physicians in Alabama ERs, drawing physician support and rural healthcare concerns.
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Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems.
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Right-wing advocacy groups and Facebook's parent company Meta were among the bill's supporters at Wednesday's hearing.
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CEO Doug Otto unveiled a new executive leadership team Wednesday, establishing key roles to strengthen operations and drive statewide economic development.
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Ivey became the first woman elected governor in her own right, achieving a spectacular legacy through numerous, high-profile cabinet and judicial appointments.
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The bickering among private and public schools over AHSAA rules likely would have been worked out amicably. But then the politicians got involved.
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Conservative estimates suggested a comprehensive gaming package could generate roughly $750 million per year, returning lost revenue to Alabama.
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A new law offering veterans temporary teaching certificates passed the Alabama Senate, providing a meaningful pathway to strengthen teacher recruitment efforts.
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, U.S. Sen. Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement following the President’s nomination of...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Ever since it was passed, the Accountability Act has been controversial and politically damaging for those who supported...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Fox News investigative reporter, James Rosen asked White House Press Secretary Jay Carney for answers about...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Governor’s preliminary report on Alabama State University suggests that renowned sport’s physician and former university trustee Dr....
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Alabama State Representative Allen Farley (R) from McCalla launched his 2014 re-election with a fund raising...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Jamie Clements, candidate for House District 62, addressed the Rainy Day Patriots (RDP) at their regular...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Representative Mack Butler (R) from Rainbow City announced on Thursday that Southside and Rainbow City residents will get...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama State Senator Phil Williams (R) from Rainbow City was in Ashville talking to the St....
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The V–“The Voice of Alabama Politics” To View the Show on YouTube click here MONTGOMERY – A new political broadcast launches in Alabama. On...