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Activists call on governor to spare Sonny Burton from execution Faith leaders and advocates took part in last-minute pushes for the clemency of Alabama death row inmate Charles “Sonny” Burton on Monday.

More than 60,000 signatures were delivered, urging clemency for the inmate who sits on death row because of a crime he did not commit.

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10.03.2026 13:07 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Moore surges in Senate poll as Marshall’s week goes sideways A new statewide poll found Representative Barry Moore leading the 2026 GOP primary field as Attorney General Steve Marshall lost momentum.

A new statewide poll found Representative Barry Moore leading the 2026 GOP primary field as Attorney General Steve Marshall lost momentum.

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10.03.2026 12:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0
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Opinion | The cost–benefit analysis of mercy in capital punishment The political calculus can be unforgiving: show mercy and risk criticism; refuse and face little political consequence.

The political calculus can be unforgiving: show mercy and risk criticism; refuse and face little political consequence.

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10.03.2026 12:46 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Gee’s Bend Quilters attend world’s largest quilting event Nearly a dozen Gee’s Bend quilters captivated 25,000 attendees in North Carolina, sharing the bold artistry and history of their craft.

Nearly a dozen Gee’s Bend quilters captivated 25,000 attendees in North Carolina, sharing the bold artistry and history of their craft.

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10.03.2026 12:36 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Navy to open major defense industrial facility in Alabama The U.S. Navy scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a massive 2.2 million-square-foot defense industrial facility in Muscle Shoals to anchor maritime production.

The U.S. Navy scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a massive 2.2 million-square-foot defense industrial facility in Muscle Shoals to anchor maritime production.

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10.03.2026 12:30 👍 2 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
When Truth Gets Lost in the Noise | This Matters with Bill Britt
When Truth Gets Lost in the Noise | This Matters with Bill Britt American politics is louder than ever. But noise is not the same thing as truth. In this first episode of This Matters with Bill Britt, longtime journalist and founder of Alabama Political Reporter…

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10.03.2026 12:03 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Democracy still matters. Accountability still matters. Listen to This Matters with Bill Britt wherever you get your podcasts.

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10.03.2026 12:03 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
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Opinion | From the highest point The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program represents the largest public commitment to rural health infrastructure this state has made in a generation.

The Alabama Rural Health Transformation Program represents the largest public commitment to rural health infrastructure this state has made in a generation.

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09.03.2026 14:07 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Opinion | Republicans are leading on commonsense policies. Speaker Ledbetter has been a key partner Speaker Ledbetter is an outstanding speaker of the House, and no doubt, Alabama is better thanks to his service.

Speaker Ledbetter is an outstanding speaker of the House, and no doubt, Alabama is better thanks to his service.

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09.03.2026 13:55 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 4 📌 0
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This week on The V: Church bill, Ten Commandments debate, ballot challenge Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine legislation, campaign tactics and the upcoming No Kings III rally.

Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine legislation, campaign tactics and the upcoming No Kings III rally.

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09.03.2026 13:48 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Mercedes agrees to post notices about workers’ rights under NLRB settlement The settlement comes almost two years after the UAW alleged Mercedes had engaged in illegal unionbusting at its Vance plant.

The settlement comes almost two years after the UAW alleged Mercedes had engaged in illegal unionbusting at its Vance plant.

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09.03.2026 13:34 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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The Voice of Alabama Politics introduces new podcast “This Matters with Bill Britt" Veteran journalist Bill Britt debuted a new podcast to examine the ideas and people influencing Alabama’s political life.

Veteran journalist Bill Britt debuted a new podcast to examine the ideas and people influencing Alabama’s political life.

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09.03.2026 13:29 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Opinion | Selma should remind us of the redeeming power of voting Nationwide protests against Donald Trump and rightwing extremism have been successful but lacked a clear purpose. Voting should be that purpose.

Nationwide protests against Donald Trump and rightwing extremism have been successful but lacked a clear purpose. Voting should be that purpose.

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09.03.2026 13:23 👍 9 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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Opinion | Alabama GOP resolutions revive the Founders’ warning on factions ALGOP resolutions on drag shows, closed primaries, and data centers raise deeper questions about factional power and constitutional liberty.

ALGOP resolutions on drag shows, closed primaries, and data centers raise deeper questions about factional power and constitutional liberty.

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09.03.2026 13:07 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Pete Buttigieg to visit Birmingham for town hall with Mayor Randall Woodfin Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will join Mayor Randall Woodfin at the Carver Theatre to discuss infrastructure and economic opportunity on Monday.

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will join Mayor Randall Woodfin at the Carver Theatre to discuss infrastructure and economic opportunity on Monday.

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09.03.2026 12:55 👍 14 🔁 7 💬 0 📌 0
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Josh Coleman appointed to the National League of Cities’ REAL Council Birmingham Public Affairs Director Josh Coleman joined a national leadership council to develop resources focused on race and equity for communities across the country.

Birmingham Public Affairs Director Josh Coleman joined a national leadership council to develop resources focused on race and equity for communities across the country.

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09.03.2026 12:46 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Eight Lawmakers enacted new criminal penalties and coastal regulations, while advancing proposals on school policy and public transparency.

Lawmakers enacted new criminal penalties and coastal regulations, while advancing proposals on school policy and public transparency.

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09.03.2026 12:36 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Auburn University SAE Chapter adds 208 people to stem cell donor registry Fraternity members joined a nationwide service effort to bolster cell therapy resources through a partnership that has facilitated more than 100 lifesaving transplants.

Fraternity members joined a nationwide service effort to bolster cell therapy resources through a partnership that has facilitated more than 100 lifesaving transplants.

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09.03.2026 12:30 👍 8 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Rep. Scott Stadthagen wins Alabama GOP chair after runoff vote The former House majority leader defeated John Merrill at Saturday's winter meeting to lead Alabama Republicans into the 2026 election cycle.

The former House majority leader defeated John Merrill at Saturday's winter meeting to lead Alabama Republicans into the 2026 election cycle.

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07.03.2026 17:30 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Rep. Scott Stadthagen wins Alabama GOP chair after runoff vote The former House majority leader defeated John Merrill at Saturday's winter meeting to lead Alabama Republicans into the 2026 election cycle.

The former House majority leader defeated John Merrill at Saturday’s winter meeting to lead Alabama Republicans into the 2026 election cycle.

07.03.2026 17:24 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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New NFIB Jobs Report shows uptick in employment Small business hiring grew in February as the labor market tightened, though owners struggled to find qualified applicants for open positions.

Small business hiring grew in February as the labor market tightened, though owners struggled to find qualified applicants for open positions.

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06.03.2026 15:15 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Senate passes bill to protect online privacy for young users Senator Katie Britt praised the Senate's unanimous passage of legislation updating online privacy laws to better protect children and teenagers from modern data practices.

Senator Katie Britt praised the Senate's unanimous passage of legislation updating online privacy laws to better protect children and teenagers from modern data practices.

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06.03.2026 15:07 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Faith leaders, family to march on State Capitol urging clemency for Sonny Burton Faith leaders and Burton’s family will march to the Capitol Monday urging Governor Kay Ivey to grant clemency before the March 12 execution.

Faith leaders and Burton’s family will march to the Capitol Monday urging Governor Kay Ivey to grant clemency before the March 12 execution.

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06.03.2026 14:55 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Alabama Senate Democrats criticize Republicans over partisan legislative calendar Democratic lawmakers criticized the Alabama Senate's lack of minority-sponsored bills Thursday, arguing the Republican majority violated a long-standing precedent of legislative fairness.

Democratic lawmakers criticized the Alabama Senate's lack of minority-sponsored bills Thursday, arguing the Republican majority violated a long-standing precedent of legislative fairness.

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06.03.2026 14:48 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
March 1, 2026 - ALGOP Power Struggles, Leadership Change, and Sex Ed
March 1, 2026 - ALGOP Power Struggles, Leadership Change, and Sex Ed This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics, the Alabama Senate passes a sweeping sex education bill as debate intensifies over outcomes and human nature. We examine a major prison oversight reform…

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06.03.2026 14:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Good prisons actually cost less than poorly run prisons. #alabama #alpolitics

06.03.2026 14:36 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 1
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House expands Capitol complex safety bill to restrict drones The House substituted and amended SB231 on the floor to expand to "Capitol area" and restrict unmanned aircrafts from flying over

The House substituted and amended SB231 on the floor to expand to "Capitol area" and restrict unmanned aircrafts from flying over

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06.03.2026 14:34 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Opinion | Alabama farmers are struggling. Alabama Democrats are trying to help A cost-sharing program proposed by Democrats could be a lifeline to Alabama farmers.

A cost-sharing program proposed by Democrats could be a lifeline to Alabama farmers.

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06.03.2026 14:29 👍 8 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0
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Civil Rights leaders reaffirm commitment to justice at wreath-laying ceremony Leaders honored 40 civil rights martyrs in Montgomery on Thursday, warning against modern efforts to suppress voting rights and reverse decades of progress.

Leaders honored 40 civil rights martyrs in Montgomery on Thursday, warning against modern efforts to suppress voting rights and reverse decades of progress.

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06.03.2026 14:23 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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Wes Allen faces constitutional residency questions as race heats up Morgan County GOP leaders questioned whether Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen met constitutional residency requirements while maintaining a home in Pike County.

Morgan County GOP leaders questioned whether Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen met constitutional residency requirements while maintaining a home in Pike County.

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06.03.2026 14:07 👍 2 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0