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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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Featured Opinion

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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News

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?

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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.

5 days ago

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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