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Ivey wants money for roads and bridges, so does Trump

“All in,” is how one member of Gov. Kay Ivey’s inner-circle describes the governor’s commitment to revitalizing Alabama’s aging infrastructure. In many ways, Ivey is echoing President Donald Trump’s pledge to, “[B]uild gleaming new roads, bridges, highways, railways, and waterways all across our land.” The president vows to oversee, “the biggest and boldest infrastructure investment … Continued

Bill Britt

February 21, 2019

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

Charlie Walker

July 24, 2018

Opinion

Changing times require a commitment to Alabamians

By Dr. Jim Purcell It wasn’t so long ago that a young person in Alabama could stake their claim as a middle-class citizen based upon a strong back, perseverance and the intensity of their work ethic. However, technology, automation and complex machinery have eliminated many of the jobs that required repetitious activity and pure human … Continued

Jim Purcell

December 14, 2017

In Alabama, we have our veterans’ backs

By Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Dedication. Honor. Commitment. Sacrifice. Those are the traits that come to mind when I think about our nation’s veterans. I saw these qualities lived out every day by my dad. Boadman Nettles Ivey, my father, served in WWII as part of a field artillery division. From him I learned to … Continued

Kay Ivey

November 12, 2017

Democratic House Minority Leader speaks out on special election, Moore allegations

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, D- Huntsville, Saturday evening released a statement on Facebook praising Republican Gov. Kay Ivey’s commitment to see the December 12 special election move forward, despite calls for her to halt the election after reported allegations against Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore. “The Governor’s … Continued

Bill Britt

November 11, 2017

Opinion

US Attorney Vance: Where Do We Go From Here?

By Joyce White Vance United States Attorney Northern District of Alabama These past few weeks have been difficult for our country. The deaths in Baton Rouge, Minnesota and Dallas are nothing short of tragic, and they raise fundamental questions about who we are as a society. We must have trust between communities and law … Continued

Joyce White Vance

July 18, 2016