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By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter In a speech at a UPS facility in Nevada, President Obama said, “Right now, American oil production is the...
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- Legislature
House passes bill revising Alabama sex education standards
Senate committee advances bill to create Second Amendment sales tax holiday
House passes bill aimed at discretion, fairness in parole revocation procedures
Legislature passes Alabama Law Enforcement Officers’ Family Scholarship
Committee approves 200k legal defense in excessive force case
- Economy
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
Alabama earns top honors in national CiCi Awards
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
- National
Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged”
Rep. Aderholt announces USDA rural development grants for 4th District
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
- Education
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
UA students sue university over suspended student publications
- Health
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
- Opinion
Legislature
Alabama House passes SB209, shifting public school sex education to sexual risk avoidance, adding online safety, parental notice and opt-out provisions.
This Matters with Bill Britt
The Blount County DA told APR's Bill Britt that Alabama needs courtroom experience, not political ambition, in its top law enforcement role.
National
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump threatened that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” before announcing a two week ceasefire with Iran.
Economy
An Alabama hemp store owner is down to his last chance to stay open under strict new licensing laws.
Legislature
The Republican-backed legislation to exempt firearms and hunting supplies from state taxes cleared the committee Tuesday despite Democratic pushback.
Courts
A former Birmingham sports anchor and former regional director for Senator Tommy Tuberville was arrested last week on public corruption charges.
Local news
The $2.4 million pilot program offers unhoused men temporary units and wraparound services to assist their transition to permanent housing.
Featured Opinion
Polling shows Alabama Republicans want solutions on costs, but lawmakers remain focused on cultural issues, leaving voters increasingly unheard and unrepresented.
Legislature
Lawmakers approved $200,000 to defend an officer in a lawsuit alleging excessive force, overcrowding and understaffing at Limestone prison.
Congress
The Alabama congresswoman will discuss the impact of more than $8 billion in federal funds and brief legislators on recent congressional developments.
Opinion
It is not enough for Hoover to sustain. We need to lead.
Featured Opinion
When politics becomes performance, serious problems go unaddressed. And in Alabama, the consequences are already shaping everyday lives across the state.
Opinion
A century ago, Reza Pahlavi ascended to Iran's throne, launching a modernization effort that centralized power while sacrificing political freedom.
Opinion
Former Representative Mike Ball reflects on faith, loss and why independence—not party loyalty—ultimately shaped his path through politics.
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From the Office of U.S. Representative Martha Roby (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Martha Roby made the following comments today regarding news reports that an...
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By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter Congresswoman Martha Roby’s H.B. 3454 ‘Preserving Marginal Lands and Protecting Farming Act of 2011 would decrease the amount of...
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From the Offices of House Speaker Mike Hubbard and Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh MONTGOMERY – Alabama is reducing its unemployment rate faster...
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By Grant Hallmark Alabama Political Reporter The regional business organization, the Birmingham Business Alliance (BBA), is considering an entry into the state’s political process....
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Staff Report Toward the end of his State of the Union speech, President Barack Obama observed that Washington politicians should learn from the example...
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Staff Report The Republican re-embrace of former Speaker Newt Gingrich says a lot about whom he sees as his opponent — and it isn’t...
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From the Office of Governor Robert Bentley MONTGOMERY- Governor Robert Bentley, House Speaker Mike Hubbard and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh today announced...
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By Brandon MoseleyAlabama Political Reporter The ‘Alabama Political Reporter’ talked with persons at the Alabama GOP headquarters yesterday inquiring about former State Senator Tom...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently we had the opportunity to chat with freshman Representative Ed Henry from Decatur. Henry is a man...