Alabama & National Politics
Whitmire: As cases climb, Stimpson learns nothing
As county cases lead state, Mobile mayor doesn’t learn
Stimpson wants to reopen hair salons, restaurants, gyms.
Jeff Sessions calls on big corporations to return federal money, give small biz top priority
Jeff Sessions calls on big corporations to return federal money, give small biz top priority
"Every one of them should return these loans immediately, and the Small Business Administration should ensure those funds go to struggling small businesses first," he said.
House minority leader says it's too soon to pass budgets
Alabama House minority leader says too many uncertainties to pass state budgets
The Republican leaders of the Legislature decided to resume the legislative session on Monday. Lawmakers have not met since March 12 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus reopening: Kay Ivey sings, Mo Brooks barks
Alabama’s coronavirus reopening: Kay Ivey sings, Mo Brooks barks
Ivey's "Safer at Home" plan isn't music to everyone's ears, but it sets the right tone
Archibald: Does letter from the past tell the future?
Does this letter from the past tell our future?
Flowers from the sky, and a place in history.
Michigan Congressman Justin Amash launches exploratory committee for presidential bid
Michigan Congressman Justin Amash launches exploratory committee for presidential bid
Amash, in a Twitter post, said he will look at becoming the Libertarian Party's candidate
Senate committee approves spending increase for 2021
Alabama Senate committee approves spending increase for 2021
The Senate's General Fund committee approved a General Fund budget that would increase spending by $167 million over this year.
Marshall warns cities not to stray from constitution when making stricter orders than state
Marshall warns cities not to stray from constitution when making stricter orders than state
"Though Alabama law grants municipalities broad ‘police powers’ when it comes to protecting the public health and safety, these powers must be exercised within constitutional parameters," the attorney general said Tuesday.
Whitmire: Alabama has the better governor
Hey, Georgia! Alabama’s governor is better than your governor.
When she had to make the call, Kay Ivey listened to experts.
Trump coronavirus misinformation is poisoning America
Trump coronavirus misinformation bleach is poisoning America
Trump 'can't imagine why' hotline calls about disinfectant spiked after his disinfectant comments
Lawmakers hope governor levels playing field for retail
Lawmakers hope governor levels playing field for retail
Gov. Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris are scheduled to update the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Tuesday and could announce changes to the stay-at-home order that closed many retail stores.
SBA again taking Paycheck Protection loan applications
Small Business Administration again taking Paycheck Protection loan applications
Banks loaned 28,000 Alabama businesses $4.9 billion in Paycheck Protection loans before the program ran out of money April 16. Congress approved more money for the loans.