Elections
Party leaders sought to turn grocery taxes, Medicaid expansion and overtime pay into pocketbook issues in a deep-red state.
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- Elections
Alabama Democrats emphasize affordability platform as election looms
Opinion | In a week, we have a chance to solve a lot of our problems
Opinion | Alabama should expect better—and demand it
Huntsville House candidate fires back at Republican opponent’s attack on trans identity
Booker, Sewell join Figures rally in Montgomery as Election Day nears
- Governor
- Legislature
- Economy
- National
Alabama delegation urges Trump to approve Isaias disaster declaration
Figures backs Alabama disaster declaration after Hurricane Isaias
Sen. Britt touts $650,000 secured for St. Clair County law enforcement
Akron’s Post Office to remain open, Sewell says
Britt secures $128,000 for new city of Montevallo police patrol cars
- Education
Alabama approves Ten Commandments poster for public schools starting in January
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Alabama’s specialty schools have opened admission
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
- Health
Montgomery launches campaign benefiting survivors of domestic violence
UAB Hospital CEO Brenda Carlisle to retire this year
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
- Opinion
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Imagine if we even dared talk about dogs the way some of our politicians talk about other humans.
Congress
The boost for Mobile Bay dredging also raised hopes for cleaner sediment disposal, balancing port growth with pressure to protect the ecosystem.
Legislature
Advocates from across Alabama shared takeaways from the session, highlighting prison, energy and voting rights reforms alongside stronger public engagement with policymakers.
Governor
Ivey marked nine years as governor Friday, touting record investment, education gains and infrastructure progress during Alabama’s longest consecutive gubernatorial tenure.
Governor
Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces
The measure broadened covered locations, increased penalties and barred charged students from returning to class before hearings and mental health evaluations.
Governor
Ivey signed a bill requiring donated Ten Commandments displays in some public schools, casting them as foundational to U.S. history and civics.
News
The Mobile pediatrician took the helm of Alabama’s largest physician group, pledging to back doctors and policies that improve patient care statewide.
Elections
A top GOP priority collapsed on the session’s final day, leaving Alabama’s open primaries intact despite pressure from party leaders.
Governor
Alabama House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools, sparking debate over religious freedom and constitutional concerns.
Legislature
The bill drew fierce opposition from Montgomery leaders and Democrats, who described it as state overreach that would burden local government.