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County leaders and the sheriff held a press conference Thursday, warning that losing internet sales tax funding would cut 12 deputies from the department.
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- Elections
DNC warns Alabama Secretary of State over potential federal voting law violations
“I’m running out of necessity”: Congressional challenger Case Dixon qualifies for GOP primary
State auditor race takes shape as Chen qualifies, Sorrell seeks reelection
Tracie West announces reelection campaign for Board of Education
Judge Beth Kellum qualifies for reelection with the Alabama Republican Party
- Governor
Camellia named for Gov. Kay Ivey on Alabama “Camellia Day”
Gov. Ivey to deliver state of the state address on Jan. 13
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”
- Legislature
Rep. Chip Brown files legislation to strengthen Aniah’s Law
NFIB: Workforce, regulatory reform, tax relief top priorities as Alabama Legislature convenes
New bill would allow Alabamians to purchase digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs
ACLU of Alabama sets 2026 legislative priorities
Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House
- Economy
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
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
- National
Alabama Congressional Delegation splits on fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against advancing Venezuela war powers resolution
Rep. Sewell votes to pass domestic funding bills
Rep. Sewell celebrates House passage of ACA tax credit extension
Rep. Sewell reflects on Steny Hoyer’s mentorship, friendship and civil rights work
- Education
Alabama approves $6.48 million in school safety mapping, software contracts
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
- 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
Opinion | Republicans refused proper oversight of ICE. Now, people are dying
Opinion | Want a government that works? Stop giving away your vote
Opinion | How my wife saved my life, and faith renewed my outlook
Opinion | Operation Oily Epstein in Venezuela seems very, very familiar
Opinion | What conservatism once meant—and what has replaced it today
Municipal elections
Ozark's mayor, censured in 2023 after turbulent exchanges and threats, lost his reelection bid, securing only 30 percent of the vote.
Municipal elections
Candidates backed by groups supporting book relocation at Fairhope Public Library faced election, with only one securing a victory.
Municipal elections
Decatur voters, pending one runoff, chose two activists for city council. But they took the usual route for mayor.
Municipal elections
Unofficial results showed incumbent mayor Randall Woodfin received almost three-quarters of the over thirty thousand votes cast on Tuesday.
Legislature
Interim police chiefs may be necessary because sometimes elections for mayor are “just a popularity contest,” Rep. Reed Ingram said.
Municipal elections
Ahead of municipal elections, the League of Women Voters launched a nonpartisan resource providing candidate information, registration details, and polling place links.
Local news
A Prattville resident warned the City Council for two years about unlawfully providing healthcare benefits to part-time attorneys, citing state and federal violations.
Municipal elections
Patel’s attorney said the hateful comments “aren’t idle words, these are direct threats of violence” and praised law enforcement’s response.
Local news
Montgomery's mayor presented a $353.2 million budget, reflecting the city’s growth with significant investments and workforce increases.
Municipal elections
Allen reminded voters to use AlabamaVotes.gov for key election details, including voter status, polling locations, and ID requirements.