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Governor honors seven Alabama companies for their exporting success

Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday recognized seven Alabama companies for success in selling their goods and services in markets across the globe.

February 24, 2022

Alabama House passes permitless carry

Critics say the permits provide an extra safety net to get guns off the street and discover other illegal activity.

February 23, 2022

Anti-riot bill moves to Senate

Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest.

February 23, 2022

Amazon union organizers allege continued interference during second union election

The ballots for the second union elections, which were sent out beginning Feb, 4, are scheduled to be counted starting March 28.

February 23, 2022

Greater Birmingham Ministries sues Alabama Secretary of State over records request

The group says John Merrill refuses to hand over purged voter roll records without a charge even though the records are kept electronically.

February 23, 2022

Gov. Ivey: Biden policies may slash federal investment in Alabama infrastructure

If we capitulate to their policy-favoring special interests, out-of-state contractors and labor will win contracts.

February 23, 2022

More contagious omicron BA.2 variant found in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Public Health confirmed to APR on Tuesday that the first case of the BA.2 variant of COVID-19 has been identified in Alabama.

February 23, 2022

Proposed delay for third-grade reading passes in Alabama Senate

The bill passed its roll call 20-12 and moves to a House committee for consideration.

February 23, 2022

Two-thirds of Americans say schools fall short in teaching Black History

Alabama's fight against Critical Race Theory has created confusion about what Black history can and cannot be taught in schools.

February 22, 2022

Groups call on Alabama lawmakers to vote no on riot bill

The bill would expand the definition of rioting and add more criminal penalties. Opponents say it is designed to stifle First Amendment speech.

February 22, 2022