Legislature
Representative Ontario Tillman filed legislation allowing Alabamians to add a special insignia to their IDs, signifying an invisible medical condition.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones to launch 2026 gubernatorial campaign Friday with Birmingham kickoff rally
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ben Harrison for HD2
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses three candidates for Baldwin County Commission
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. James Lomax for HD20
McCarron reports nearly 100K cash on hand in first filings
- Governor
Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday
Governor visits ALDOT workers as Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set
Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor proclaims Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in Alabama
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
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
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
- National
Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Sen. Britt commemorates fallen sailors on anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola attack
Sen. Britt urging federal regulators to prioritize agriculture in Basel III rules
Rep. Sewell unveils New Democratic Coalition Health Care Action Plan
Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed
- Education
Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures
Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment
Founder of national accounting firm to offer TROY’s commencement keynote
Alabama CHOOSE Act application portal dates released for 2026-2027
University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI
- Health
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
The “all politics” healthcare project in Hoover that’s rewriting state regulations
Sen. Britt joins bill to require medical residents opt in to abortion training
Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program
UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad
- Opinion
Opinion | The broken healthcare system we’re too brainwashed to fix
Opinion | Rep. Dale Strong busy attending campaign breakfasts while our elderly were being evicted in Madison County
Opinion | Why the conditions for better government are finally taking shape
Opinion | American toughness has been lost
Opinion | The perseverance of achievement
Legislature
The bill would reshape the Alabama Board of Veteran Affairs by reducing it to an advisory and oversight role.
Legislature
The bill looks to clarify laws surrounding the practice of midwifery, which was legalized in Alabama in 2017.
Legislature
SB132 now aims to further regulate the sale of Delta products with stricter penalties and additional product testing in the state.
Legislature
HB146 seeks to deny youthful offender status to anyone older than 16 that's charged with murder or capital murder.
Legislature
Under the provisions of House Bill 340, DHR will be required to notify parents, guardians, or custodians in writing if they are under investigation.
Legislature
Alabama is one of just 10 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid coverage, and advocates said the Medicaid gap can be deadly.
Legislature
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the American Veterans have collectively endorsed the bill.
Legislature
Sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures and Rep. Ginny Shaver, the proposal would provide eligible state and public school employees with fully paid parental leave.
Legislature
SB67, led by Sen. Andrew Jones, R-Centre, will go before a House committee this morning as the bill gets closer to becoming law.
Infrastructure
This bill isn’t about making roads better. It’s about shifting costs from a select few businesses while leaving everyone else to foot the bill.