TVA

Alabama coalitions call on lawmakers to oppose privatization of Tennessee Valley Authority

A coalition of 43 Alabama groups is pressing state and federal lawmakers to reject TVA privatization publicly.

Mary Claire Wooten

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September 10, 2025

Clean energy is powering a stronger future for Alabama

The clean energy sector is a potential economic powerhouse for Alabama.

September 4, 2024

Long-term planning, energy mix and readiness kept the lights on for most

"Our teams responded to the call, leaving their families during the holidays to be sure customers across the state could be safe and warm with their families," Tucker said.

Bill Britt

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December 31, 2022

Independent analysis: Statewide ash pond closure plans “comprehensive and robust”

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management is currently reviewing applications to close a number of coal ash storage sites.

March 30, 2021

ADEM director weighs-in on coal ash pond closures

APR spoke with ADEM Director Lance LeFleur to understand the process and how the public could be assured that steps taken would lead to a safe and effective outcome.

Bill Britt

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October 19, 2020

Brooks introduces American Jobs First Act

Brooks said that some of America’s largest companies have engaged in the practice of American worker replacement, which Brooks called “unpatriotic.”

Brandon Moseley

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October 5, 2020

Committee approves bill to allow retired law enforcement to work as school resource officers

The Alabama House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee approved a bill Wednesday to allow retired law enforcement officers to be hired as school security guards and school resources officers. House Bill 209 is sponsored by state Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Killen. Pettus is a retired state trooper. Pettus said the bill would allow a sheriff … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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April 15, 2019

Bill to qualify more retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers passes House

The Alabama House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill allowing retired law enforcement officers to serve as school resource officers without having to attend the police academy again. House Bill 236 is sponsored by state Rep. Phillip Pettus, R-Killen. Pettus, a retired law enforcement officer himself, said that his bill would allow a retired … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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March 15, 2018

Former state Senate Majority Leader Tom Butler to run for state Senate

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Former state Sen. Tom Butler announced that he will run for Alabama state Senate District 2 in the June Republican Primary.  The seat is currently held by state Sen. Bill Holtzclaw, R-Madison, who is leaving his seat to run for Alabama’s 2nd Congressional seat. Butler served in the Senate … Continued

Brandon Moseley

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September 19, 2017