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Speaker Ledbetter calls for investigation into Elmore prison boondoggle

The $1.25 billion facility was 85% complete, over budget and behind schedule as officials approved another prison contract.

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Elections

Opinion | The choice is ours. The consequences belong to everyone

An election asks us to exercise independent judgment, knowing the power we grant will shape lives far beyond our own.

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Opinion | It’s all their fault

When it comes to the problems that Republicans have created, it is never, ever their fault.

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Elections

SPLC pushes Alabama voter turnout after redistricting fight

SPLC's interim state director said frustration over redistricting and affordability have fueled new efforts to connect voters with kitchen-table issues.

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This Matters with Bill Britt

When the president does it

Presidential immunity raises a lasting question: Can America’s safeguards hold when a president refuses to respect constitutional limits on power?

3 days ago

Opinion

Opinion | Alabama didn’t become an economic powerhouse by saying no

Representative Ed Oliver argues responsible data center development can attract investment, create jobs and strengthen Alabama communities while demanding accountability.

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Governor

Ivey awards $8.1 million for Alabama research projects

Governor Kay Ivey awarded $8.1 million for 20 research projects targeting advances in medicine, agriculture, manufacturing and construction across Alabama.

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Elections

Alabama’s 2nd District race shifts to toss-up

New polling and a redrawn map sharpened both parties’ focus on a district that could help decide House control.

3 days ago

Elections

Tuberville leads Jones 48-45 in poll from Democratic firm

Blueprint Polling survey finds race within margin of error as Jones outruns his party; private polls reviewed by APR agree.

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Opinion

Opinion

Opinion | Guess who’s (not) coming to dinner?

Americans built dream kitchens and perfect patios, then forgot the simple hospitality that turned houses into places of friendship.

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Education

Opinion | Fifty years later, one can return to a college presidency

A former Montevallo president found fresh confidence in the university’s liberal arts mission amid new leadership and artificial intelligence’s rise.

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Elections

Opinion | In a week, we have a chance to solve a lot of our problems

Alabama has a lot of problems. There's only one way to fix them. You know what to do.

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Opinion

Opinion | The littlest trooper: Less fighting, more foot washing

Mike Ball reflects on faith, civil rights and why Alabama needs public servants who put conscience ahead of party loyalty.

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Republicans Waltzed to Reelection

INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers The 2014 elections were quite uneventful. The seven statewide constitutional offices were all retained by Republicans. In fact,...

December 4, 2014
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