Legislature
Lawmakers from each house will attempt to work out a compromise gaming bill, with $1.2 billion annually in the balance.
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- Elections
Alabama leads GOP attorneys general in backing proposed USPS ballot rule
Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore
Gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones to host public town hall in Sheffield
Congressional candidate Lee McInnis to host St. Clair County Town Hall
Doug Jones blasts SCOTUS ruling striking campaign finance limits
- 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
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
Report: Funding public transit could close Alabama’s workforce shortage
- National
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
Rep. Aderholt announces $16.17M secured for Swayback Bridge replacement
Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship
- Education
Alabama students win awards at RTX Invention Convention US Nationals 2026
Troy University names Steve Grice interim dean for the Sorrell College of Business
Funding for upcoming school year’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts announced
Alabama attorney general defends Auburn baseball prayers, Christian uniforms
Alabama adds 64 First Class Pre-K classrooms for 2026
- Health
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
Alabama lawmakers reflect on Dobbs decision on landmark ruling’s anniversary
- Opinion
Opinion | The shooting death of a child in Montgomery should be a reality check for everyone
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore
Opinion | In one-party Alabama, GOP factions shape everyone’s future
Opinion | I love America
Legislature
The new legislation was met with skepticism and anger during a committee meeting that wasn't streamed or recorded.
Legislature
The goal of a new medical weed bill is to "get the commission out of court," and it's not clear the bill does that.
Elections
After attacks on his representation of the Huntsville area, Daniels hit back, pointing out that Figures has been in D.C. for the past decade.
Legislature
For the same number of gambling locations around Alabama, the House bill generates some $600 million more annually than a Senate bill.
Featured Opinion
State lawmakers asked the Poarch Creeks to trust them on gambling. All of history said that was a bad idea.
Elections
Marilyn Lands' decisive victory has been hailed by Democrats nationally as a sign of things to come.
Featured Opinion
Alabamians are quite literally voting to fund initiatives that encourage companies to pay them less.
Featured Opinion
Overrun with illegal gambling. Little revenue from legal gaming. Sending other states' kids to college. How did this happen?
Legislature
Because of special interests and out-of-state meddling, Alabama citizens likely won't get a chance to vote on gambling, losing out on billions in revenue.