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Candidates from across the U.S. will push term limits, lobbying restrictions and Supreme Court ethics rules at events near the Capitol next week.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | Alabama says it had no choice. The record says it did.
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Opinion | We’re seeing the power of voting for yourself. Don’t stop
Doug Jones spotlights diesel costs, veterans at Mobile town hall
Alabama Retail PAC endorses seven candidates for 2026
- 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
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
- National
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Figures’ bill would fund college for public servants’ children
Britt calls for safeguards on automated license plate readers
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
DeKalb County gets ARC grant for economic development upgrades
- Education
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
- Health
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
- Opinion
Congress
The senator urged public input and ratepayer protections while arguing AI infrastructure buildout is an economic and security necessity.
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Representative Shomari Figures urged Congress to review Trump’s beef import policy, warning it could harm Alabama cattle producers and domestic industry stability.
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The Alabama Democrat joined cattle groups and other critics who warned tariff-free imports would undercut farmers already squeezed by trade fights.
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Clinical trials found the medication nearly doubled median survival for patients facing one of the deadliest cancers.
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The Alabama Democrat said Trump’s order would sow confusion weeks before the midterms and vowed to fight new limits on absentee ballots.
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The congressman outlined nearly $97 million in proposed community projects, from rural hospital upgrades to water service and workforce training.
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The $30 million lab expands Auburn’s defense research footprint, adding space, prototyping and radiation-testing capabilities for military technology.
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The bipartisan measure would target rising diagnoses among younger adults through grants supporting state efforts to boost awareness and early detection.
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The Alabama Republican was recognized for bipartisan work on housing affordability, veterans’ support and efforts to expand supply.
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The bipartisan measure would expand Space Force training and require a public report on China’s growing commercial space capabilities.