Bill Britt

Bill Britt is editor-in-chief at the Alabama Political Reporter and host of The Voice of Alabama Politics. You can email him at [email protected].

We are living in a graceless, gilded and lawless age

To reclaim our future, we must confront injustice with grace and courage.

July 24, 2025

Mayor tied campaign sign swap to cancer event catering in controversial email

An email from Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird appears to tie support for a cancer awareness event to the removal of a rival’s campaign sign.

July 22, 2025

Would Alabama’s ruling class pass a 1912 civics test?

A century ago, children understood the Constitution better than many in power do today.

July 21, 2025

Birmingham Islamic Society hosts historic Hoover City Council forum

With 350 attendees, the Muslim community demonstrated rising civic engagement ahead of Hoover’s August 26 municipal election.

July 21, 2025

Parole Board updates guidelines to refine decision-making process

The Board adopted updates, aiming to ensure parole decisions reflected both public safety priorities and the potential for rehabilitation.

July 21, 2025

HB445 brings first arrest, exposes Alabama’s cruel hemp hypocrisy

Are GOP lawmakers celebrating a political victory while patients and businesses pay the price?

July 18, 2025

John Wahl’s censorship crusade betrays real conservative values

As library funding becomes a weapon of political control, Republican Party Chairman John Wahl is leading a dangerous campaign against intellectual freedom.

July 17, 2025

Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains

Workforce development and cost of living improvements lift state, but challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, and capital access remain.

July 14, 2025

The battle within: What shapes our political convictions

Behind every vote lies a deeper conflict: the struggle between conscience and ambition, truth and performance.

July 14, 2025

Pike Road mayoral race filings show stark contrast in priorities and transparency

Stone complies with campaign finance law, maintains strong bond rating; Spurlin fined for missed filings and delayed disclosures.

July 8, 2025