Congress
Both the Republican incumbent and a challenger vying for District 5's Democratic nomination decried the shutdown, while splitting on the crisis's cause.
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- Elections
Christian coalition condemns Allen’s ‘anti-muslim rhetoric’
Craig Jelks visits Islamic Academy of Alabama, condemns Tuberville Islamophobia
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Alabama Realtors PAC announces 2026 election cycle endorsements
McFeeters sues Tuberville over residency
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs executive order meant to prevent state-chartered banks from denying people service
Gov. Ivey orders flags to half-staff honoring fallen Alabama airmen
Gov. Ivey encourages veteran hiring through the HIRE VETS Medallion Program
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
- Legislature
- Economy
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
- National
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
Rep. Sewell’s statement on lack of funding for TSA, other DHS agencies
Sens. Britt, Warnock introduce bipartisan bill to streamline federal grants for HBCUs
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote again to reject Iran war powers resolution
- Education
- Health
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products
Birth centers appeal ruling in regulation battle to Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama doctors push to allow needle-free epinephrine in schools
Dakarai Larriett speaks out against CAW firings, removal of fluoride from water supply
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama has wasted decades on hate. It has never helped anyone
Opinion | Alabama can lead in protecting the right to contraception and IVF—if lawmakers act now
Opinion | Price controls sometimes work in negotiating but are bad law
Opinion | Five surprising secrets for high school seniors
Opinion | When faith becomes a weapon in Alabama politics
Congress
The congresswoman called the attempts to undermine the vote a "five-alarm fire for our democracy," demanding swift Republican condemnation.
Congress
The appropriations bills include more than $200 million in state earmarks, and gives Congress more time to negotiate DHS funding.
Congress
The congressman detailed scholarship offers and the unique opportunity for the overall winner’s artwork to be displayed inside the US Capitol.
Congress
Sewell secured $5.5 million for nine local Alabama projects, including airport improvements in Selma and construction funding for a Bessemer community center.
Congress
Senate candidate Craig Jelks demanded full financial transparency and zero stock trading from Alabama's senators following recent late disclosures.
Congress
High school students in Alabama's 7th Congressional District are invited to submit artwork reflecting the theme, "Reflecting on Alabama's 7th: Where History is Made."
Local news
Grassroots organizations are making plans to pay respects and demonstrate against ICE, following the shooting death of Alex Pretti.
Congress
Alabama's lawmakers are backing competing health affordability plans as the U.S. Senate plans to vote again on extending ACA subsidies.
Health
Last week, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., celebrated the passage of a bipartisan piece of legislation to ensure emerging cancer blood tests are covered...
Congress
The Alabama Republican defended the bill, which mandates voters provide proof of citizenship, calling election integrity “critical to our democracy.”