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By Vernon Burns The collapse of the welfare state is at hand in Alabama. It is being consumed in the uncontrollable fire of government...
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- Elections
Court records complicate Freeman’s integrity pitch in HD95 runoff
Opinion | Don’t ask about Barry Moore’s military service record
Sen. Coleman urges building voting rights coalitions after redistricting rulings
ADC endorses Sneed in 5th District Democratic runoff
CD-5 candidate Candice Duvieilh maintains she voted in 2024 election
- Governor
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Small business hiring slows as labor costs hit record
Alabama commercial construction produces billions, fuels statewide growth
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
- National
Opinion | Why faith demands action against Supreme Court injustice
Analysis | Allen still stands, yet Alabama’s map moves forward
House passes war powers resolution to end hostilities in Iran
Panel talks voter engagement, slams Alabama map SCOTUS ruling
Rep. Sewell announces June 2026 Mobile Office Hours
- Education
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Health
Constitutional rights attorney speaks out against ADPH birth center regulations
Jackson memo points to Blue Cross, but records show years of financial trouble
Board of Medical Examiners releases new regulations for office-based procedures
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
- Opinion
Opinion | Don’t ask about Barry Moore’s military service record
Opinion | Honor the jury’s vote: a plea for Jefferey Lee
Opinion | Why faith demands action against Supreme Court injustice
Opinion | Has the Black church chosen stipends over salvation?
Opinion | The cowardice behind Alabama’s voting maps is off the charts
Elections
The Republican challenger to Representative Frances Holk-Jones campaigns on integrity, family values and accountability, but public records show a more complicated history.
Elections
I asked Barry Moore's campaign about his military service record. They threatened to sue.
Elections
Coleman said voter frustration after Callais has fueled mobilizations across Alabama that state Democrats plan to utilize to weather GOP redistricting victories.
Health
As litigation returned to Montgomery County, advocates argued hospital-style rules worsened Alabama’s maternity care deserts and limited options for low-risk pregnancies.
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State
A 1964 Alabama shooting left four children without a father and a family still seeking accountability six decades later.
State
Officials said the $12 million review was federally required as lawmakers questioned mounting technology costs and anti-fraud spending.
Economy
Owners reported fewer hiring plans, while record labor costs and a shortage of qualified applicants continued to squeeze Main Street margins.
Courts
This moment calls for the prophetic voice of the Church, and of every house of worship across this land.
Opinion
Is there still room for a new generation of churches willing to recover the fearless civic and spiritual leadership that once helped transform America?
Courts
The cowardice behind Alabama's voting maps is off the charts.
Opinion
Civilization isn’t going to collapse. At least, not in the way we’ve always envisioned.
Featured Opinion
Voting rights, birthright citizenship and equal protection are not separate fights. They are Reconstruction’s unfinished struggle.
Elections
The fight over Tommy Tuberville's residency is under way and it is as wild and confusing as you could hope for.
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brook (R) from Huntsville recently agreed to a lengthy interview with ‘The Alabama Political Reporter.’ Among...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Legislature’s Joint Prison Oversight Committee held a meeting at the Statehouse on Wednesday to review the policies...
News
By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter According to the Spring 2012 report by the Natioanal Governor’s Association and the National Association of State Budget...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries John McMillan was in Odenville on Thursday speaking to members of the...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed an executive order creating the Integrated State Law Enforcement Task...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery issued a statement Thursday announcing that she had voted to support...
News
Staff Report A new report estimates that more than 500 people died prematurely in Alabama during 2010, about 10 a week, because they lacked...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) this week had stinging words concerning the President’s recent executive order. In an address...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Martha Roby took to the House floor to state her opposition to President Barack Obama’s health...