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Rhett Marques wins GOP nomination in redrawn 2nd Congressional District

State Representative Rhett Marques will face incumbent U.S. Representative Shomari Figures in the general election this fall.

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Courts

Federal judge allows “meritless” case against SPLC to move forward

The "meritless" case against the Southern Poverty Law Center survived its first motion to dismiss, despite serious lingering questions.

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Elections

Experienced politicians won easily in Tuesday’s special primary elections

Jerry Carl and Gary Palmer easily secured the Republican nominations in their districts, with 74.7 and 87.0 percent of the vote respectively.

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Opinion | Your lawmakers are selling you out on data centers. There’s a fix for that …

It’s the combination of bad things associated with data centers that has drawn the ire of good, decent people all over the state.

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Economy

NFIB survey: small business optimism continues to rise

Hiring plans hit their strongest level since 2022, even as owners reported stubborn uncertainty and difficulty finding qualified workers.

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Economy

Opinion | Alabama’s workforce future depends on expanding opportunity

One challenge is becoming increasingly clear: Alabama needs more skilled workers.

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Elections

Analysis | Tuberville appeal asks who enforces Alabama’s Constitution

The appeal asks whether Alabama courts can enforce constitutional eligibility requirements before election deadlines overtake the unresolved Tuberville residency dispute.

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Prisons

Doug Jones calls for prison accountability, explains governor’s role

At a Columbiana town hall, Jones criticized ballooning prison costs, parole denials and stalled sentencing reforms.

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Environment

Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council seeks projects for RESTORE Act funding

The Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council is seeking proposals for projects focused on coastal restoration, conservation, infrastructure and economic development.

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Opinion | Alabama families need Senator Britt to keep fighting for affordability

I am hopeful that Senator Britt will work to protect SNAP and ensure eligible Alabama families are not pushed off the program.

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Editorial illustration of Abraham Lincoln, Dwight Eisenhower and Lyndon Johnson above Alabama’s new State House, symbolizing leadership through political division. Editorial illustration of Abraham Lincoln, Dwight Eisenhower and Lyndon Johnson above Alabama’s new State House, symbolizing leadership through political division.

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Opinion | When leadership means saying no to your own side

Lincoln, Eisenhower and Johnson show how leaders can manage factions without surrendering the coalition’s ability to govern effectively under pressure.

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Editorial illustration of a fractured Alabama Republican elephant emblem over the shape of Alabama, with the State Capitol in the background. Editorial illustration of a fractured Alabama Republican elephant emblem over the shape of Alabama, with the State Capitol in the background.

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Opinion | When the majority becomes its own opposition

After 16 years of dominance, Alabama Republicans increasingly face their greatest governing obstacle from forces operating within their own party.

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Opinion | It’s a new day for Alabama Democrats

With the best policies and plenty of momentum already in place, Alabama Democrats now have solid leadership to move the party forward.

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Stealing the Statehouse

Mike Hubbard: Spender of the House

By: Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter According to official budget reports from the Legislative Fiscal Office, under the leadership of Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, the Office...

March 27, 2014
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