Elections
Analysts cited Shomari Figures’ incumbency, Democratic polling and potential Black turnout as factors tightening a nationally watched House race.
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- Elections
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power
Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race
Alabama absentee voting deadlines for 2026 General Election
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions awarded $317 million NASA contract
- National
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
Opinion | September 11: Always remember
Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments
Figures introduces bipartisan legislation to combat “chameleon carriers”
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
- Education
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
Ivey highlights Alabama family benefiting from CHOOSE Act
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
- Health
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
Report: SNAP cuts deepen food insecurity in the Deep South
- Opinion
Elections
After redistricting upended the primary, voters will get a closer look at Democrats seeking to challenge a six-term Republican incumbent.
Elections
Eligible voters in four congressional districts have until July 27 to update registrations before polls open for the special primary.
Elections
Protecting election integrity matters, but new voting requirements deserve scrutiny when lawful citizens may bear the greatest burden of compliance.
Elections
The Democratic gubernatorial nominee will take unscreened questions.
Elections
The challenger’s donor base was almost entirely local individuals, while Strong’s haul leaned heavily on PACs, lobbyists and executives.
Courts
The plaintiffs in the Tuberville residency challenge would like the Alabama Supreme Court to hurry.
Elections
The people of Alabama are facing a choice. Which pathway will they choose?
Elections
The NRA and U.S. Representative Tim Burchett joined President Donald Trump in backing Carl’s bid to return to Congress.
Elections
The forgotten election of 1876 shows why constitutional government requires both challenges and the courage to accept a final result.
Elections
A recent internal poll and political forecasters suggest that Congressman Figures might be able to win in November, despite the redistricting.