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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Mo Brooks’ break with Trump resurfaces as House comeback bid nears primary
Opinion | When faith becomes exclusion in public life
McCaney pledged no dark money before sharing attack ad
Committee OKs state Senate special primary bill, drawing public’s opposition
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are trying to steal your voting power. Fight like hell!
- Governor
Advocacy orgs deride special session to delay primary for new maps
Gov. Ivey awards grants in support of sexual assault victims
Alabama Department of Corrections Commissioner John Hamm retires
Gov. Ivey awards funding for programs assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault
Gov. Ivey awards funds to south Alabama organizations assisting victims
- Legislature
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
Committee OKs state Senate special primary bill, drawing public’s opposition
House advances bill to provide special elections in case court allows old Congressional maps
- Economy
- National
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
Federal court tells Alabama redistricting fight now belongs to Supreme Court
The Freedom Riders at 65
Cory Booker joins Alabama Democrats at voting rights, redistricting town hall
- Education
Gov. Ivey introduces another CHOOSE Act family
Emmett Till exhibit opens at Civil Rights Memorial Center
Figures unveils rural bill package focused on health, land-grant universities
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
Stillman announces Magic Johnson as 150th anniversary commencement speaker
- Health
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid
Rep. Aderholt applauds new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
Free healthcare clinic served more than 465 patients in Montgomery
- Opinion
Opinion | It’s official: The Supreme Court is a joke
Opinion | Alabama families are paying the price for a Washington loophole
Opinion | Hoover and the SEC Baseball Tournament: a family tradition
Opinion | When faith becomes exclusion in public life
Opinion | Don’t fall for the GOP spin on the Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling
Elections
After a ballot challenge, Mancuso continues his House District 7 bid as an independent, emphasizing voter choice and grassroots outreach.
Legislature
Alabama Arise weighed policy victories and momentary setbacks from its legislative agenda during the 2026 Legislative Session.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey signed HB527 into law, which will bring an income tax deduction for overtime pay of up to $1,000.
Prisons
Convicted of two counts of capital murder, Lee was sentenced to death after a judge overrode a jury's sentencing recommendation
Corruption
The former International Motorsports Hall of Fame bookkeeper was indicted on an ethics charge, alleging $159,000 misuse of funds
Environment
The commission rejected proposed water toxicity updates after public input from environmental groups and industry professionals.
Governor
Alabama House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools, sparking debate over religious freedom and constitutional concerns.
Economy
HB517 would create tax credits to loan industry professionals as CTE instructors and establishing workforce teaching certificates.
Legislature
Alabama House passes SB209, shifting public school sex education to sexual risk avoidance, adding online safety, parental notice and opt-out provisions.