Elections
Baldwin County Democrats announced six contested races for the November midterm, challenging the GOP on issues from immigration to local infrastructure.
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- Elections
Alabama Retail PAC announces endorsements for the 2026 election cycle
Andrew Sneed outraises Dale Strong in recent reporting
Democrats challenge GOP in six key Baldwin County races
Robertson touts fundraising lead as Mitchell counters with in-state donor strength
Analysis | Alabama law—not property ownership—governs Tuberville eligibility
- Governor
Governor announces appointments including Baldwin and Cullman County circuit judgeships
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey awards $4.5M to help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey announces support for the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
- Legislature
Lawmakers advance bill tying environmental rules to federal standards
Alabama Senate passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators
Alabama Senate passes App Store age verification requirement
Contract Review Committee OKs $800,000 for legal services in prison brutality lawsuits
Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for terrorist threats
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
- National
Rep. Aderholt announces service academy nominations from Alabama’s 4th District
Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump’s threat to take over US elections
Alabama lawmakers celebrate funding package’s passage, as DHS fight looms
Aderholt launches 2026 Fourth Congressional Art Competition for Alabama students
Sewell votes for funding package, including millions for Alabama projects
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Health
Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame to induct 12 healthcare figures
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
- Opinion
Opinion | The jobs bill no one is talking about
Opinion | Addressing Alabama’s physical and mental healthcare crisis
Opinion | Why Alabama must pass stricter camp safety laws
Opinion | When seconds matter, Alabamians deserve a physician in the emergency room
Opinion | A careful rail review is in Alabama’s best interest
Local news
Madison, Alabama, wants to stop water fluoridation due to safety and cost concerns, but this has sparked mixed public reactions and opposition.
Education
Minors must be 18 or have parental approval to access YA and adult titles like Hunger Games and Bathe the Cat.
Local news
The Food Bank, the National Association of Letter Carriers and other partners will be teaming up to fight food insecurity.
Local news
Mayor Sherry Sullivan suggested that the APLS could create a state-level board to appeal book location decisions.
Legislature
The growing Pine Level community voted to incorporate in September 2023 and the town has already expanded since then.
Municipal elections
City Councilman Kenny Dale Cost officially launched his campaign Tuesday to become Calera’s next mayor.
Education
After months of turmoil between the Montgomery County school board and city officials, it appears the city is exploring starting its own school system.
Municipal elections
The municipal election for Hoover City Council is on Aug. 26, 2025.
Local news
At the April 2 event, the hospital publicly revealed plans to build an interfaith chapel.
Education
Revelations that one of two finalists was caught up in a 2021 fraud investigation has raised more questions about an already questionable MPS search.