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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones holds gubernatorial campaign kickoff
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses John Roberts, Danielle Duggar and Jeff Monroe
Sen. Bernie Moreno endorses Barry Moore in Alabama Senate race
Associated General Contractors endorses Caroleene Dobson, Derek Chen
Builders and Contractors endorse Katherine Robertson for Attorney General
- Governor
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
Gov. Ivey wins inaugural Capital Legacy Impact Award
Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday
- Legislature
Girls’ Day At The Capitol to take place on December 16
Sen. Chris Elliott brings back Archives takeover bill
Online sales tax lawsuit pits Alabama’s biggest cities against counties, some lawmakers
Rep. Marcus Paramore appointed to House Ways and Means Education Committee
House speaker appoints Rep. Chad Robertson to Judiciary Committee
- Economy
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
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
- National
US Supreme Court hears Alabama’s appeal of death penalty stay
Rep. Sewell votes for NDAA, military pay raise and HBCU funds
Rep. Sewell applauds committee passage of AGOA reauthorization
Sens. Britt and Tuberville sign onto “Back the Blue Act”
Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
- Education
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
UA defends magazine closures as free speech group weighs further involvement
University of Alabama System announces 2026 class of Capitol Scholars
- Health
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
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
The “all politics” healthcare project in Hoover that’s rewriting state regulations
- Opinion
Opinion | Doug Jones has brought excitement to the governor’s race, but can he win?
Opinion | MAGA’s hidden assault on pluralism endangers America’s constitutional order
Opinion | Medical cannabis could soon find its way to Alabama patients
Opinion | Alabama’s death machinery is now driven by politics, not justice
Opinion | The disciplined citizen is disappearing—and the republic is disappearing with them
Congress
Britt joined colleagues to introduce a bipartisan bill to modernize investor communications and embrace digital delivery.
Courts
A new agreement following a federal suit greatly expanded the number of vape products convenience stores can continue to sell in Alabama.
Aerospace and Defense
Multiple evaluations of various sites repeatedly found that Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal was the best choice. President Biden chose differently.
Congress
During a Senate hearing, Britt pressed the labor secretary on child care reform, highlighting its impact on workforce participation and economic growth.
Congress
Britt said the Beltline will play a crucial role in driving economic growth and enhancing public safety.
Congress
Britt and colleagues introduced a bill to boost American-made cotton, incentivizing consumption and supporting growers across the Cotton Belt.
National
Marshall warned a broad SCOTUS ruling in Louisiana's redistricting case could "absolutely have an impact" on Alabama's current congressional map.
Congress
Britt applauded Alabamians Twinkle Cavanaugh and Monica Carroll for their key USDA appointments.
Congress
Nonpartisan health policy institution KFF estimated 170,000 Alabamians will become uninsured if the "Big Beautiful Bill" is signed into law.
Congress
The statewide anti‐poverty group warns the House’s “Big Beautiful” omnibus budget will shift $300 million in SNAP costs to Alabama and slash Medicaid funding.