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Charlie Walker is APR's content and reporting manager. You can reach her at [email protected]

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Committee approves bill to repeal Alabama’s Common Core standards

Senate President Pro Tempore Del Marsh introduced a bill, SB119, into legislative committee on Wednesday that would indefinitely repeal Common Core standards and all of its practices in Alabama public schools. Common Core, also known by its state version, Alabama College- and Career-Ready Standards, has been a point of controversy among legislators and educators since … Continued
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March 21, 2019

Elected officials, business leaders tour Alabama’s seaport

Senate Majority Leader Greg Reed, along with representatives of the Alabama Coal Association and Manufacture Alabama were accompanied by other maritime affiliates on a tour of the Alabama Port Authority’s McDuffie Coal Terminal and its state-of-the-art container terminal. The group, on Thursday, was briefed on the course of operations, investments and necessary seaport infrastructure that … Continued
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November 2, 2018

Maddox, other Democrat candidates speak at ACD Kennedy-King Dinner

The Alabama College Democrats hosted a night of dinner, conversation and energizing, pro-public service addresses delivered by multiple Democratic candidates and guests on Saturday. The ACD Kennedy-King Dinner was held at the Capital City Club and featured a multitude of candidates that evening, which included: Dr. Will Boyd, the Democratic lieutenant governor nominee; Cara McClure, … Continued
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August 27, 2018

Court allows Birmingham minimum wage lawsuit to move forward

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals made a decision yesterday to allow plaintiffs to proceed in their endeavor to bring a lawsuit that challenges Alabama’s actions to nullify a City of Birmingham minimum wage ordinance that claims intentional racial discrimination. The Southern Poverty Law Center and the Partnership for Working Families weighed in on the … Continued
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July 26, 2018

The Auburn Plainsman receives multiple awards from APA

The student-run newspaper for Auburn University, The Auburn Plainsman, has garnered 12 awards in the Alabama Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest over the last few weeks. The Plainsman Editor-in-Chief Chip Brownlee wears many hats including his role at Alabama Political Reporter where he maintains the news organization’s website and works as a valued reporter.  “The … Continued
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July 24, 2018

Alabama nationally recognized for college aid improvement

Following the unofficial end of the 2017-18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) season on June 30, Alabama has been recognized for its significant growth in student FAFSA completions. According to the National College Access Network’s #FormYourFuture FAFSA Tracker, Alabama had the fourth largest increase in FAFSA completions, increasing Alabama’s completion rate by 4.8 percent over the … Continued
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July 17, 2018

Court denies King’s bid to block RAGA money from Marshall

A Montgomery County Circuit Court judge denied on Thursday the Troy King campaign’s request for a restraining order preventing Attorney General Steve Marshall from spending thousands in alleged illegal donations. Judge James Anderson agreed with Marshall defense attorney Ted Hosp that a state court has no standing to block contributions flowing from out-of-state political action … Continued
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July 13, 2018

U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne to speak at MARC meeting

U.S. Congressman Bradley Byrne, who represents Alabama’s 1st Congressional District, will be attending the Mid Alabama Republican Club this Saturday. This is the group’s July meeting at which Byrne will educate and inform the attendees of the latest political news from Washington D.C. Rep. Bradley Byrne agreed to attend the meeting and is being welcomed … Continued
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July 13, 2018