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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
Ivey signs “Dolly Day” proclamation in honor of Dolly Parton
Gov. Ivey hosts ADOC’s graduating class of 2026
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
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
- Economy
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Hyundai to invest $500 million in Montgomery hybrid production
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
- National
Robertsdale players eligible to play today as AHSAA lawsuit drags on
Senate passes Britt’s bill giving clergy a second chance at Social Security
Strong pushes NWS radar upgrades for North Alabama
Aderholt announces ARC grants for Brilliant, Wallace State
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
- Education
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
Troy CTE expansion boosts Alabama workforce training
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
- Health
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
- Opinion
Elections
The Alabama Democratic Conference gave Andrew Sneed its sole endorsement ahead of the June 16 Democratic runoff in Alabama’s 5th District.
Economy
Owners reported fewer hiring plans, while record labor costs and a shortage of qualified applicants continued to squeeze Main Street margins.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Fear grows when people know the truth, recognize the danger and still decide silence is safer than courage.
Congress
Constituents can get help with Social Security, veterans benefits, Medicare, Medicaid and passports at sessions in four counties.
Elections
Moore’s campaign announced support from two influential conservative groups ahead of Alabama’s June 16 Republican runoff for U.S. Senate race.
Elections
Will Barfoot was the only Republican to qualify as special elections moved forward under Alabama’s 2021 state Senate map.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt traces how democracies are weakened when judges, journalists and officials abandoned fairness for political convenience.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Alabama’s latest episode examines redistricting defiance, gambling money, Senate runoff uncertainty, and the emerging governor’s race power dynamics.
News
More than 400 rising seniors will debate bills, run for office and hear from Governor Kay Ivey and Senator Katie Britt.