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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].

Economy

Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash

New Conway poll shows strong support for FDA reform, small business protections, and reversing Alabama-style bans targeting convenience stores.

Bill Britt

May 13, 2025

Rep. Figures defends legacy, inspires grads at Tuskegee commencement

In a powerful address, Figures honors HBCU history and urges Class of 2025 to lead with purpose, passion, and principle.

Bill Britt

May 12, 2025

Opinion

When the center cannot hold

In an age where truth is drowned by noise and cruelty parades as strength, we still have a choice — to stand for conscience, clarity, and the moral weight of power.

Bill Britt

May 12, 2025

Alabama’s war on abortion help exposed in new reporting

Reveal's Nina Martin reports on Alabama's attempt to criminalize helping women access out-of-state abortions and Yellowhammer Fund's legal victory.

Bill Britt

May 9, 2025

partial view of blurred judge holding gavel during sentencing in court

Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance

The court ruled Alabama's map violates the Voting Rights Act, ensuring continued use of a court-ordered map enabling two Black lawmakers.

Bill Britt

May 9, 2025

Opinion

Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service

Baseless attacks on Heath Allbright betray conservative values and local decency.

Bill Britt

May 7, 2025

Opinion

Alabama lawmakers reenact Monty Python, minus the self-awareness

Medieval thinking, imaginary dragons, and a Legislature allergic to reality.

Bill Britt

May 5, 2025

Opinion

When government becomes a religion, justice is replaced by control

Lawmakers invoke Christ but pass laws that punish, exclude, and silence. They should carry His cross — not wield it.

Bill Britt

May 1, 2025

Opinion

SB330 is political overreach disguised as reform

Under the guise of reform, SB330 hands power over Birmingham’s water to white suburbs and silences ratepayer voices.

Bill Britt

April 30, 2025

Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race

Lieutenant governor’s post sparks hundreds of comments urging him to lead Alabama, while Tuberville privately criticizes lawmakers and signals a run.

Bill Britt

April 30, 2025