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As Democrats have finally found their spine and stood up for America's working class and poor, Republicans are just flatly lying.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
- National
Jelks presses Moore to defend Omar after home raid
Britt touts $2 million secured for Southern Research Institute
Britt, Tuberville join call for federal investigation into Planned Parenthood funding
Figures calls for CD2 debates, Marques refuses invitation
Sewell secures $250,000 for Homewood stormwater upgrades
- Education
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
- Health
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
- Opinion
government shutdown stories
Congress
Sewell criticized the Republican-led Congress and Trump administration for failing to pass appropriations, leading to a government shutdown.
Congress
Democrats refused to allow 4 million Americans to lose health care coverage. Republicans refused to compromise on tax cuts for the wealthy.
Congress
A nonpartisan alliance of groups urged Congress to extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, critical for 400,000 Alabamians' coverage.
Congress
Sewell opposed the Republican spending bill, criticizing its impact on healthcare, veterans' benefits and education.
Congress
Britt and Tuberville backed a bill that would prevent federal shutdowns, requiring Congress to stay in D.C. until budget work is done.
Congress
Alabama communities could lose out on $284 million in urgently needed disaster assistance, Sewell said.
Congress
“Alabama families shouldn’t be forced to pay the price for House Republicans’ inability to govern,” Sewell said.
National
Trump’s signing of the $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill means that there will not be a government shutdown.
News
Congress will meet on Monday to try to avoid a pending government shutdown.