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By Vernon Burns In Thomas Jefferson’s first inaugural address, given March 4, 1801, he warned that that if we wandered from our founding principles...
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
Exclusive: Tuberville risks backlash if he leaves Senate, new poll shows
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
- Governor
Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
Gov. Ivey shares message for the 74th National Day of Prayer
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
- Legislature
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eleven
Bill mandating default filters for minors’ phones heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill allowing Farmers Federation to offer health plans goes to governor
Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder heads to Senate floor
Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board
- Economy
Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth
Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
- National
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Court blocks attempt to impose extra regulations on midwives, birth centers
Rep. Sewell introduces the Retirement Savings for Americans Act
Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students
Sen. Britt leads legislation to prevent federal overreach into state-regulated insurance
- Education
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
- Health
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
Education
During Trump’s hour-long speech, he claimed the 2020 election was rigged, aired various grievances, and repeatedly praised Alabama’s football team.
Congress
The legislation would create a uniform financial aid offer form and standardize terms to describe financial aid.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's embrace of Trump on Thursday was the perfect microcosm for the state known for its self-harm tendencies.
Legislature
The requirement will be placed on all devices manufactured after June 1 if signed into law.
Economy
The new initiative will offer sustainable funding for jobs, rural revitalization, and site readiness.
Legislature
Legislature
Legislation removing judicial discretion for certain murder charges has advanced in the Alabama Senate.
Legislature
SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance.
Congress
The new legislation creates portable, tax-advantaged accounts with federal contributions for eligible workers.
Featured Opinion
Lawmakers invoke Christ but pass laws that punish, exclude, and silence. They should carry His cross — not wield it.
Featured Opinion
Despite all the evidence that it doesn't work, Alabama continues to choose cruelty and meanness as its primary corrections system.
Opinion
It's the specter of consequence, the looming presence of “be quiet or else” where the chilling effect is real.
Featured Opinion
Under the guise of reform, SB330 hands power over Birmingham’s water to white suburbs and silences ratepayer voices.
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Benjamin Disraeli, one of Britain’s greatest prime ministers once said, “Desperation is sometimes as powerful an inspirer as...
News
Staff Report Bill Johnson, the former Alabama gubernatorial candidate who was caught in a sperm donation scandal in New Zealand this month, is back...
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Staff Report Our modern army is quite efficient as an all- volunteer, professional fighting force. But let me suggest that that is not the...
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Staff Report As the last U.S. troops leave Iraq, the nation will debate whether the almost nine years of U.S. involvement there was worth...
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Staff Report MONTGOMERY | The future of Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner may come up during budget discussions in the 2012 legislative...
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Staff Report MONTGOMERY- Despite months of fallout over controversial Republican-led changes to the state’s immigration and ethics laws, debate in the 2012 session of...
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Staff Report Aerospace Coatings International is under new ownership. The Oxford company, which employs 130 people, belonged to state Sen. Del Marsh, R-Anniston, until...
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Staff Report CULLMAN — Alabama’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in nearly three years, leaving two local lawmakers cautiously optimistic about the...
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Staff Report TUSCALOOSA — U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will be on hand for the dedication of a federal courthouse today. Thomas and...
