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Following a presidential directive, lawmakers convened to investigate escalating violence and targeted persecution facing Christians in Nigeria.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
DNC warns Alabama Secretary of State over potential federal voting law violations
“I’m running out of necessity”: Congressional challenger Case Dixon qualifies for GOP primary
State auditor race takes shape as Chen qualifies, Sorrell seeks reelection
Tracie West announces reelection campaign for Board of Education
Judge Beth Kellum qualifies for reelection with the Alabama Republican Party
- Governor
Camellia named for Gov. Kay Ivey on Alabama “Camellia Day”
Gov. Ivey to deliver state of the state address on Jan. 13
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
- Legislature
Rep. Chip Brown files legislation to strengthen Aniah’s Law
NFIB: Workforce, regulatory reform, tax relief top priorities as Alabama Legislature convenes
New bill would allow Alabamians to purchase digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs
ACLU of Alabama sets 2026 legislative priorities
Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House
- Economy
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
- National
Alabama Congressional Delegation splits on fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against advancing Venezuela war powers resolution
Rep. Sewell votes to pass domestic funding bills
Rep. Sewell celebrates House passage of ACA tax credit extension
Rep. Sewell reflects on Steny Hoyer’s mentorship, friendship and civil rights work
- Education
Alabama approves $6.48 million in school safety mapping, software contracts
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
Opinion | Republicans refused proper oversight of ICE. Now, people are dying
Opinion | Want a government that works? Stop giving away your vote
Opinion | How my wife saved my life, and faith renewed my outlook
Opinion | Operation Oily Epstein in Venezuela seems very, very familiar
Opinion | What conservatism once meant—and what has replaced it today
News
The pioneering lawmaker broke barriers as the first woman elected to the Alabama Senate, leaving a legacy spanning five decades.
State
Secretary Greg Reed tapped the former assistant attorney general to lead the newly formed Labor Division within the Department of Workforce.
Local news
The Birmingham Parking Authority launched a survey to gather community ideas on the future of two downtown parking lots.
Elections
Citing her integrity and deep rural roots, the Electric Cooperatives of Alabama PAC officially backed the attorney for secretary of state.
Congress
This bipartisan legislation aims to streamline procedures, bolster taxpayer rights and increase internal accountability within the U.S. Tax Court system.
Congress
Sewell released a video commemorating the 70th anniversary of Parks' arrest, advocating for the first federal holiday honoring a woman.
News
Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon analyze Alabama’s governor race, energy policy, public media and library censorship debates.
Congress
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Britt and Hoeven seeks to improve aviation safety by modernizing mental health resources for pilots.
Elections
Community leader Keith O. Williams launched his campaign for District 55, emphasizing healthcare access, lower living costs and public safety.