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A former lawmaker reflects on illusion, power, and the growing divide between justice, truth and spectacle in modern politics.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
NRA-PVF, Forestry Association endorse Barry Moore for US Senate
Ivey sets qualifying deadline based on court-ordered map
Plaintiffs tell SCOTUS that lifting injunction would lead to election chaos
ALGOP agrees to hear Tuberville residency challenge; Tuberville camp begins pushback
CD1 hopeful Clyde Jones talks redistricting, affordability, ethics reform
- Governor
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
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- 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
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high
Alabama housing market sees sales growth in April
Virginia Transformer plans Muscle Shoals plant with 1,100 jobs
- National
Opinion | How the promise of Reconstruction was narrowed and denied
CD1 hopeful Clyde Jones talks redistricting, affordability, ethics reform
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling
- 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
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
- Opinion
Opinion | Exposing the sins of the shadow docket
Opinion | How the promise of Reconstruction was narrowed and denied
Opinion | “Republican judges” are as Republican judges do
Opinion | Modernizing capital requirements to support Alabama agriculture
Opinion | The Second Constitution tried to redeem America’s promise
legislative session stories
Legislature
More than 500 bills are now filed as committees accelerate work and budget proposals begin moving through both chambers.
Legislature
Hill’s bill would shorten the spring session, then lawmakers would then reconvene in Montgomery in September.
Legislature
The running clock also took out several other controversial bills that needed only one vote to reach the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey.
Legislature
A significant portion of bills introduced in the Alabama Legislature aim to intensify the criminal legal system's punitive measures.
Legislature
Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said he ranks the session among the most important held in state history.
Legislature
Medicaid expansion, free menstrual products in school and greater expansion of voting rights are among the legislative agenda items.
Featured Opinion
"A Republican lawmaker's bill would result in jail for Trump, Brooks and others had the Capitol riot occurred in Alabama."
Featured Opinion
Let the shenanigans begin! You had to know that when Republicans — not exactly known for their courageous governance in the best of times...
Economy
Once again, Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, will join forces with left-leaning organizations to impose more regulations on payday lending in the upcoming legislative session....