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Stimulus job funding expires at month's end for 2,300 in Alabama

More than 2,300 needy Alabamians working for salaries provided by federal stimulus funds probably will lose their jobs at the end of the month.... More

Mo Brooks and Steve Raby: Two different visions on role of next congressman

Brooks and Raby shared the stage Thursday, as Brooks pitched the race for the 5th Congressional District as part of a national battle against socialism and Raby, calling himself bipartisan, focused on brining home federal dollars.... More

Archibald: The racism of ... what did he say?

It's time we really talked about race.For real. For once.Not in whispers or innuendo. Not in code.If Alabama's Democrats taught us anything with their PR pratfall in picking a Jefferson County judicial candidate, it is that we need to talk....... More

Troy King joins legal brief in support of Arizona's controversial immigration law

"Our states are being harmed by the influx of illegal aliens. The federal government has failed to protect us by securing our borders," King said.... More

Committee delays computer contract after learning company rep using state resources

MONTGOMERY -- A legislative oversight committee today delayed approval of a computer contract after learning the firm's Montgomery representative works out of a state office building.... More

Two Alabama Republican justices give to Democratic Supreme Court candidates

Two Republican justices have donated to Democratic candidates for the Alabama Supreme Court, causing a potential split in an election year that otherwise has appeared rosy for the GOP.... More

James Buskey sues to have Rashawn Figures removed from ballot

Mobile County Circuit Judge Rick Stout is expected to hear arguments today on whether Rashawn Figures has lived in Alabama House District 99 long enough to qualify as a candidate in the November general election.... More

Photo: New Mobile County commissioner Connie Hudson takes oath of office

MOBILE, Alabama -- Former Mobile City Council member Connie Hudson became a Mobile County commissioner today, taking the oath of office from state Sen. Ben Brooks today in a ceremony at Mobile Government Plaza.... More

Report: Rep. Parker Griffith one of wealthiest members in Congress

With a net worth of $8.7 million, Griffith is the 29th richest member of Congress.... More

Travel spending probe including U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt

At issue is money the State Department gives to members of Congress for trips... More