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Montgomery Lawmakers Advance a Rewrite of the State Budget Formula
Education advocates warn the change shifts risk to local districts.
By Harold Kemp · 5 min read
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Politics & Government
Power, policy and accountability from Birmingham City Hall to the Alabama Statehouse.
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Birmingham's Mayor Outlines a Second-Term Agenda
Public safety, permitting reform and transit dominate the plan.
By Nadia Cortez · September 15, 2026
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A Redistricting Case Returns to Federal Court
Judges questioned the state's compactness arguments.
By Harold Kemp · September 14, 2026
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Jefferson County Commission Splits Over Incentive Transparency
Two members want deal terms published before votes.
By Nadia Cortez · September 13, 2026
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Ethics Commission Tightens Rules on Lobbyist Gifts
The change closes a long-criticized reporting gap.
By Harold Kemp · September 12, 2026
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Turnout in Municipal Runoffs Hits a Modern Low
Fewer than one in seven registered voters cast ballots.
By Nadia Cortez · September 12, 2026
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The Statehouse Fight Over Occupational Licensing
Reformers and trade boards have reached an uneasy compromise.
By Harold Kemp · September 11, 2026
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Birmingham Considers a Civilian Oversight Board With Subpoena Power
The proposal has divided the council for two years.
By Nadia Cortez · September 10, 2026
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Alabama's Prison Construction Costs Climb Again
The latest estimate exceeds the original by 40 percent.
By Harold Kemp · September 9, 2026
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A Push to Restore Home Rule for Alabama Cities
Municipal leaders say Montgomery approval slows basic decisions.
By Nadia Cortez · September 8, 2026
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Election Officials Prepare for a Long Certification Season
New audit requirements add days to the county timeline.
By Harold Kemp · September 8, 2026
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Rural Legislators Balk at Urban Transit Funding
The standoff threatens a bipartisan infrastructure package.
By Nadia Cortez · September 7, 2026
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Public Records Requests Pile Up at State Agencies
Median response time has doubled since 2021.
By Harold Kemp · September 6, 2026
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A Generational Shift in the Birmingham City Council
Three members under 40 are reshaping committee priorities.
By Nadia Cortez · September 5, 2026
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Campaign Finance Filings Reveal an Early Money Race
Out-of-state donors account for a growing share.
By Harold Kemp · September 5, 2026