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

A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses

With bans on vape and hemp products, Alabama lawmakers staged a performative session that punished small businesses, ignored veterans, and catered to lobbyists.

May 14, 2025

Alabama Supreme Court adopts new rules to curb misleading lawyer advertising

The reforms stem from mounting public concern over deceptive advertising practices.

May 14, 2025

Alabamians urge veto of HB445, warning of job losses and hemp industry collapse

Rushed legislation could devastate small businesses, limit patient care, and fuel illegal markets, critics say

May 13, 2025

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.

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.

May 12, 2025

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.

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.

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.

May 9, 2025

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

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

May 7, 2025

Alabama lawmakers reenact Monty Python, minus the self-awareness

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

May 5, 2025