Alabama Political Reporter - Politics, News, Analysis and Opinion
WEBA website that covers Alabama politics, elections, government and issues affecting the state. Find news, opinion, polls, panels and pundits on topics such as Kamala Harris, food insecurity, prisons, veterans affairs and more.
Autauga County Commission appoints new library board members
WEBDec 6, 2023 · The commission voted to appoint three new members to the library board after a controversy over content in the children's and young adult sections. The appointment sparked public comment from both sides of the debate, with some calling for censorship and others for diversity.
Bill Britt, Author at Alabama Political Reporter
WEBBill Britt is the editor-in-chief and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics. He writes opinion pieces on various topics, such as infrastructure, IVF, election integrity, and women's leadership.
Dark money: The backstory of Alabama’s redistricting defiance
WEBSep 16, 2023 · The Alabama Legislature’s open defiance of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Allen v.Milligan ordering the creation of a second majority-Black district baffled and infuriated the federal three-judge panel that initially ordered the state to redraw its 2021 congressional map.. APR has now identified connections between Alabama officials who led the 2023 redistricting process — which ...
14 county commissioners, sheriffs endorse Rep. Jerry Carl
WEBOct 11, 2023 · Conservative Republican Jerry Carl announced on Tuesday that he has earned the endorsements of 14 county commissioners and sheriffs in his reelection bid to represent Alabama’s First Congressional District.
Alabama Academy of Honor recognizes 2020, 2021 inductees
WEBDec 10, 2021 · The Academy honors 100 living Alabamians and all governors who have made significant contributions to the state. The 2020 inductees are Jo Bonner, J. Gary Cooper and Bryan Stevenson, and the 2021 inductees are Lloyd Austin, Julian Butler, John England, Marilyn Hewson, Lionel Richie and Selwyn Vickers.
Opinion | There’s a reason Alabama always ranks at the bottom
WEBMay 18, 2022 · The author argues that Alabama ranks at the bottom in most quality-of-life polls because of its voters' choices and policies. He cites statistics on education, health, economy, crime, child well-being and women's issues to support his claim.
Alabama Political leaders react to Presidential debate
WEBJun 28, 2024 · Alabama leaders praise Trump's debate performance and criticize Biden's cognitive decline. The debate focused on immigration, prices, and the American dream.
State retirees could see cost-of-living adjustment
WEBApr 18, 2024 · HB440 by Rep. Randall Shedd would give a 3 percent cost-of-living-adjustment to state retirees who retired before October 2023. The bill is estimated to cost about $17.1 million in 2025 and would decline each year due to death.
Biden removes Lee Greenwood from National Endowment for the …
WEBSep 24, 2021 · Country singer Lee Greenwood, known for his patriotic song "God Bless the USA", was removed from the National Endowment for the Arts by President Joe Biden. The web page reports on Greenwood's reaction, Biden's nominees, and Greenwood's upcoming event in Alabama.