Majority of college students unsure about staying in Alabama after graduation
The state's political environment, social awareness, salaries and acceptance toward people of diverse backgrounds all received negative marks.
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Majority of Alabamians hospitalized with COVID-19 on ventilators are unvaccinated
There were 92 more patients needing ICU bed care than the state’s hospitals had formal ICU beds on Sunday.
What to expect as Amazon’s union vote comes to an end
It could take days or even weeks to learn the outcome. Amazon plants across the country are watching.
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See recent postsSlush fund for congressmen included in coronavirus relief bill
Having served in the State House of Representatives, as opposed to the House of Representatives in Washington, D.C., I usually limit my editorials to state politics rather than national politics. But I cannot stay silent about the most recent piece of legislation to come out of the national Congress. Most of what’s in that bill … Continued
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See recent postsUnderstanding the role of medical marijuana in the opioid crisis
Last week, the Alabama Legislature took some of the first steps on SB165—a bill that would ultimately legalize medical cannabis in Alabama. This bill would move Alabama from the minority of states that continue to prohibit the prescribing of medical marijuana to the majority of states that do. While advocates and proponents of this bill … Continued
Likely Republican primary voters reject Poarch Creeks “winning” plan
A survey of likely Republican primary voters obtained by APR shows that a majority do not support giving the Poarch Band of Creek Indians a monopoly over gaming in the state despite the tribe’s promise of a billion dollars. Over the last several months, PCI has orchestrated a massive media blitz to convince Alabamians that … Continued
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See recent postsTrump’s leadership – one is a majority
As a young 20 year old budding entrepreneur, I vigorously studied leadership. I was attracted to the vogue readings of the day on leadership, managing and goal setting. I learned that if you put 100 people in the room, 15 would emerge as leaders and only 3 will set goals and measure their success. My … Continued
DNC tells Worley ADP to follow the new rules
Don’t even try it, Nancy. That was essentially the message from Democratic National Committee chairman Tom Perez in a letter sent Wednesday to Alabama Democratic Party chairwoman Nancy Worley. Perez laid out that a meeting called last week by a majority of Alabama’s State Democratic Executive Committee was valid and proper, and the means by … Continued
Dueling meetings of the Alabama Democratic Party: The pettiness continues
Lawyers, start your billing. Members of the Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee announced on Tuesday that they had a majority of members willing to participate in a called meeting for this Saturday in Montgomery to discuss adopting new party bylaws. That meeting would be one week prior to a meeting called by Alabama Democratic Party … Continued
One third of adults avoid certain places for fear of mass shootings
A new survey shows that a large majority of adults in the United States are stressed by mass shootings and a third of U.S. adults say that fear of mass shootings stops them from going to certain places and events. This survey from the American Psychological Association and the Harris Poll was conducted following a … Continued