Elections
Monday marked a major milestone in Alabama’s 2026 election cycle as qualifying opened for state and federal offices, drawing incumbents and challengers.
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- Elections
Alabama candidates begin filing for 2026 races
One month in, Doug Jones’ fundraising makes him the clear Dem favorite for gov
CAIR implores Tuberville to visit Alabama mosque after latest Islamophobic comments
Noah Campbell announces run for Marshall County revenue commissioner
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Kristin Nelson for HD38
- Governor
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”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House
Prefiled bill details new eviction notice, grants immunity
Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
- Economy
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
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Alabama reacts to Trump’s surprise assault on Venezuela
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
- Education
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
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- 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
Elections
Candidate Candice Duvieilh emphasized her policy expertise and background in public administration, saying she was more qualified than the current representative.
Elections
Democratic candidate Jeremy Devito said he decided to run for the U.S. House after witnessing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.
Elections
Sneed, a mechanical contracting business owner, emphasized that his “uniquely human path” and working-class background have prepared him to serve District 5.
Governor
The funds, secured through ADECA and federal acts, addressed challenges facing vulnerable Alabamians needing help covering heating and cooling costs during extreme weather.
Health
State lawmakers endorsed competing plans to lower insurance costs, but failed to pass an extension for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies this year.
Courts
The coalition alleged Uber charged customers without consent, failed to deliver promised benefits, and made canceling subscriptions exceedingly difficult.
Congress
The ESTUARIES Act marked the freshman lawmaker's first legislation to pass the House, securing vital estuary protection funding through 2031.
Education
Commissioners approved a nearly 6 percent budget increase, allocated new funding for education programs, and signed off on 10 new university degrees.
Education
The free speech organization strongly condemned the University of Alabama's decision, arguing the closures violated the First Amendment and editorial independence.