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Wes Allen’s attack on John Wahl reveals a dangerous tactic: using faith as a political weapon rather than a guiding principle.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
North Alabama Area Labor Council holds organized labor lunch and unveils “Workers’ Agenda”
Small business optimism picks up in June, survey says
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
- National
Trump pushes SAVE America Act with election fraud claims
CAIR: Tuberville speech could “set stage” for anti-Muslim violence
Rep. Figures secures $50 million infrastructure investment in 2026 Water Resources Development Act
Rep. Figures introduces $15 billion tariff relief bill for small, mid-sized farmers
Rep. Strong applauds Mark McDaniel appointment to Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
- Education
Alabama students post large science gains, overall eighth-grade scores improve
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
Textbook committee appointment letter sent in error, Mackey says
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership
- Health
UAB receives NIH funding to expand genomic screening in primary care
Alabama urges produce precautions amid Cyclospora outbreak
EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
- Opinion
News
Illegal and unregulated betting is expanding across Alabama, exposing consumers to risk while lawmakers delay action and forfeit millions in potential revenue.
Infrastructure
Investment will bring high-speed internet to 92,000 locations, strengthening economic growth, education access and long-term infrastructure across Alabama.
Featured Opinion
A defense of constitutional principles, civic responsibility, and why peaceful protest remains essential to preserving liberty in a self-governing republic.
Elections
HB541 would require voters to register by party before primaries, raising concerns about disenfranchising independents and reshaping Alabama elections.
State
A mother featured in the prison documentary challenged Marshall’s claim, as footage appears to show attorney general speaking directly with filmmakers on camera.
Featured Opinion
Republicans still control every lever of state government in Alabama. The question is whether they can continue governing together.
News
SB360 expands PSC seats, preserves voter oversight, and shows how republican government works when lawmakers heed public concerns.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey commuted Charles “Sonny” Burton’s death sentence after concluding executing him while the shooter lives would be unjust.
Elections
A new statewide poll found Representative Barry Moore leading the 2026 GOP primary field as Attorney General Steve Marshall lost momentum.