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The resignation of Debbie Wood and the decision not to seek re-election by Tom Butler open up two sought-after legislative seats.
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- Elections
- Governor
Opinion | Reappointing Gwathney would be a grave mistake for Alabama justice
Gov. Ivey praises results of Montgomery Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit
Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey taps Grace Jeter as Covington County circuit judge
Gov. Ivey encourages summer reading for Alabama students
- Legislature
Lawmakers will try again next year to rename Gulf of Mexico
New bill would give citizens avenue to directly petition for laws
State Senator re-files bill to make removing Confederate monuments prohibitively expensive
Prefiled bill would require ignition interlock devices for first-time DUI offenders
Hemp retailers sue Ivey, Marshall over law they call unconstitutional ban
- Economy
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey
Sloss Tech Pitch Competition winner awarded $50K to grow innovative startup
Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
SNAP cuts threaten 800,000 Alabamians as state faces $300 million burden
- National
Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs fill gaps in civil justice
House passes Trump-backed budget slashing aid, boosting wealthy, say critics
Senate passes reconciliation bill including child care reforms touted by Britt
Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal
Alabama officials praise Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship injunctions
- Education
Alabama students show reading gains, mixed math results in 2025 assessment
Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts funded for 2025 school year
Bill to bolster abstinence-only sex education reintroduced for 2026
Opinion | The CHOOSE Act puts parents in the driver’s seat
Opinion | Alabama education policy needs improvements
- Health
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Renewal Project announces statewide launch
EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
Alabama Medical Association thanks Trump for prioritizing doctor visa applications
- Opinion
Elections
Blake said he is tired of "squishy Republicans" who talk about limited government but never follow through.
Elections
Manufacture Alabama announces 27 additional endorsements for the 2022 general election.
Elections
Gov. Kay Ivey holds a strong advantage in available funds over Democratic nominee Yolanda Flowers.
Elections
John Sophocleus said he would uphold and apply the U.S. Constitution without regard to lobbyists.
Elections
There are approximately 1,980 polling places across the State of Alabama that must be staffed each election cycle.
Elections
Republican nominee Wes Allen is not participating. His campaign manager said Allen's schedule had already been filled.
Elections
The association announced 10 endorsements ahead of the upcoming General Election.
Elections
Alabama Forward is among 36 organizations to receive funding through the program to increase civic engagement as the general election approaches.
Elections
Last Week, Blanchard asked a Montgomery County Circuit Court handling the case to withdraw her from the litigation.
Elections
Johnny Cochran said he is hoping to find common ground with voters who typically vote Republican on small government and fiscal conservatism.