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Birmingham Public Affairs Director Josh Coleman joined a national leadership council to develop resources focused on race and equity for communities across the country.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Wes Allen faces constitutional residency questions as race heats up
House committees advance school prayer bills
Frontrunners keep raking in campaign contributions ahead of May primaries
Financial records indicate Allen campaign funded Wahl ballot challenge
Alabama Grocers Association endorses Caroleene Dobson for Secretary of State
- Governor
Faith leaders, family to march on State Capitol urging clemency for Sonny Burton
Gov. Ivey signs law opening classroom doors to Alabama veterans
Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to help prison inmates end drug addictions
Governor appoints Rex Vaughn to chair Madison County Commission
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
- Legislature
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Eight
House expands Capitol complex safety bill to restrict drones
House advances proposal to make Miss Alabama official state ambassador
Alabama Senate Democrats criticize Republicans over partisan legislative calendar
Alabama House passes bills to expand career and technical education
- Economy
Mercedes agrees to post notices about workers’ rights under NLRB settlement
New NFIB Jobs Report shows uptick in employment
Austal, Poarch Creeks sign agreement, will expand Alabama shipbuilding capacity
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
- National
Senate passes bill to protect online privacy for young users
Rep. Sewell votes for Iran War Powers Resolution
Former Birmingham-Southern campus selected for new Coast Guard facility
SCOTUS refuses to hear case which struck down anti-panhandling laws
Sen. Britt celebrates new U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
- Education
House committee advances bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in schools
Troy University hosts $10,000 pitch competition and business workshops
Opinion | Would someone please take a stand for public education?
House OKs tax exemptions for Alabama nonprofits, community groups
Rick Pate receives the Alabama School Nutrition Association’s Friend of the Year award
- Health
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama GOP resolutions revive the Founders’ warning on factions
Opinion | Selma should remind us of the redeeming power of voting
Opinion | Republicans are leading on commonsense policies. Speaker Ledbetter has been a key partner
Opinion | From the highest point
Opinion | Alabama farmers are struggling. Alabama Democrats are trying to help
Local news
Mayor Alex Wyatt released a statement Monday urging ALEA to release bodycam footage to Jabari Peoples’ family amid calls for transparency.
Municipal elections
Brian Gunn received endorsements from three major youth-focused Democratic organizations.
Municipal elections
Williams, a lifelong advocate for youth and neighborhood programs, officially announced her candidacy for Homewood City Council.
Municipal elections
Two former mayoral hopefuls united behind Representative Barbara Drummond, pledging to work for a stronger, safer, and more inclusive Mobile.
Municipal elections
Burrell officially announced his candidacy for re-election to Fairhope City Council.
Municipal elections
Longtime police chief Nick Derzis took the next step in his campaign for mayor of Hoover.
Municipal elections
A local businessman and attorney, Silverstein touted his vision for Mountain Brook.
Local news
After a challenging weekend, city officials enacted an aggressive series of actions, including increased patrols and new technologies, to bolster public safety.
Municipal elections
Joe May, an educator and urban farmer, launched his campaign with a community-centered kickoff.
Local news
Programs like Rise Up Birmingham and Flipping the Game offer training, leadership roles, and economic opportunity.