Elections
Thousands gathered in Montgomery as Democratic leaders warned new Southern district lines threatened to dilute Black voting strength and representation.
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- Elections
Opinion | Alabama voters know the labels, but do they know the men?
Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in remanded redistricting suit Caster v. Allen
SCOTUS rulings threaten representation, democratic integrity, advocate warns
Shelby County Republican Party to host candidate forum
Alabama FarmPAC endorses Moore in U.S. Senate race
- Governor
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
SCOTUS ruling prompts District 1, 2 candidate shakeup, Democrats’ scorn
- Legislature
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
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
- Economy
- National
Sen. Britt introduces bill to mandate E-Verify nationwide
House Judiciary Committee examines DOJ case against the SPLC
Lulu’s Law passes House to expand shark attack alerts
Moore pushes to require religious worker visa seekers to disavow Sharia law
Sen. Britt signs onto police week resolution backing law enforcement
- Education
- Health
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama voters know the labels, but do they know the men?
Opinion | Is a blue wave coming to Alabama?
Opinion | You still have more chapters to write, my friend
Opinion | A rail merger could force Alabamian farmers out of business
Opinion | Despite multiple allegations of sex abuse, former high school basketball coach faced no charges
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers have launched an AI study commission, debating definitions and expert guidance before drafting potential safeguards legislation.
Elections
There will be a strong continuity of leadership in the House of Representatives between this quadrennium and the next.
Legislature
Alabama Arise weighed policy victories and momentary setbacks from its legislative agenda during the 2026 Legislative Session.
Legislature
Lawmakers concluded the 2026 session, passing budgets and hundreds of bills addressing criminal justice, education, economic policy and regulatory changes.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey signed HB527 into law, which will bring an income tax deduction for overtime pay of up to $1,000.
Legislature
We’re finding places where the state can ease the burden on working people and doing so in a responsible, sustainable way.
Legislature
This is a reinvestment in the hardworking people who helped fuel our economy for generations. That’s fair. That’s accountability. And that’s good policy.
Legislature
Advocates said lawmakers blocked tougher hemp limits but again failed to ease marijuana penalties, leaving reform stalled as primary elections approached.
Legislature
Advocates welcomed parole changes but said lawmakers left deeper prison problems untouched, as overcrowding, violence and transparency failures continued to draw scrutiny.
Governor
The new law took effect immediately, giving CHOOSE Act recipients legal recourse if athletic associations bar students from sports.