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Last week, tens of thousands of Americans took part in our nation’s most important rally for the unborn, the March for Life.  I am so proud of the large number of Alabamians who traveled all the way to Washington to participate.  Sadly, it is mostly ignored by the mainstream media.  But, this year’s rally received … Continued

Democrats in the Alabama Legislature plan to push for several changes to sexual harassment statutes to be part of a potential fall special session aimed at addressing state prison issues. The potential special session has not been called by Gov. Kay Ivey, but leadership in the state Legislature has asked Ivey to call one so … Continued

It appears likely now that a special session is coming for Alabama lawmakers to hash out the gas tax. Legislators from both sides of the aisle told APR on Monday that they expect Gov. Kay Ivey to call the special session — a rare special that would be conducted simultaneously with the just-started regular session … Continued

During her first State of the State address nearly a year ago, Gov. Kay Ivey staked her ground on workforce development, job creation and education under her Strong Start, Strong Finish plan, which, if successful, will transform the state’s education and labor opportunities. If Ivey succeeds, her legacy as one of the state’s most consequential … Continued

When a politician doesn’t want to address an essential but thorny policy issue, they say, “Nobody’s talking about that.” Expanding health coverage to low-wage earners and passing a meaningful lottery are just a few of the things nobody’s talking about but are at the forefront of needful things that should be addressed by the State … Continued

By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter President Donald J. Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night was refreshing. No, really. The speech was reasonable, calm, displaying a temperament we don’t often see from Trump. Yes, really. Really, really. And it was a big hit with Alabama’s GOP congressional delegation, too. “(Trump’s) remarks … Continued