Education
The House Judiciary Committee advanced a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in some school classrooms.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Tabitha Isner announces run for State Senate District 26
Alabama House advances party registration bill
Mancuso says ballot removal undermines voters, launches independent run
Alabama-led candidate coalition to hold U.S. Capitol launch event
Bill to close Alabama primaries takes first step toward becoming law
- Governor
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
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
- Legislature
House committee passes bill ensuring athletics eligibility for CHOOSE Act students
Committee advances bill regulating utility-scale solar farms
Bill to tax foreign remittances receives public hearing
Committee weighs bill to criminalize “interference with a first responder”
House committee grants SNAP junk food restriction bill a favorable review
- Economy
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
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Retail giant expands baby departments, adds products at Alabama stores
- National
Sens. Britt, Tuberville receive League of Municipalities’ 2026 Hometown Hero award
Rep. Figures secures over $3 million for Montgomery region projects
Alabama airman Alex Klinner killed in Iraq in refueling plane crash
Reps. Sewell, Rogers introduce bill to address rural wastewater crisis
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
- Education
House committee advances Ten Commandments display bill
ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting
Alabama bill aims to let professors profit from research
Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget
Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
- Health
Bill to raise EMS reimbursement rates advances to House vote
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
- Opinion
Opinion | The age of impatience
Opinion | Pain at the pump showcases economic benefits of electric vehicles
Opinion | A Washington loophole that could cost farmers their loans
Opinion | Trump has failed to deliver on every promise. So why are you still loyal?
Opinion | Crime that happens in prison is still crime
Elections
Democratic candidate Ron Sparks highlighted his record on country-of-origin labeling while addressing seafood industry regulations Tuesday in the Alabama House.
Education
As youth sports became a multibillion-dollar industry, the AHSAA prioritized an educational mission that focused on student character over college scholarships.
Environment
The Alabama Environmental Management Commission heard from environmental advocates and industry leaders about the proposed rule changes.
Featured Opinion
How politics became identity, and why seriousness—not slogans—must anchor a functioning democratic republic.
State
Governor Kay Ivey urged Alabamians to stock up on tax-free emergency supplies from February 20-22 ahead of the upcoming tornado season.
Elections
Polling volatility, outside spending and structural reforms could redefine Alabama’s Senate, PSC oversight, and economic development landscape in 2026.
Education
Alabama State University will host a free artificial intelligence summit March 5 to explore how the technology reshapes learning and public service.
Congress
Democratic lawmakers demanded a federal investigation after the IRS shared confidential information belonging to 47,000 taxpayers with the Department of Homeland Security.
Party politics
Stan Cooke announced his candidacy for Alabama Republican Party chairman Friday, vowing to unify the organization and advance an "America First" agenda.
Elections
Lawrence County Republicans backed Dr. Angelo Mancuso’s primary candidacy, opposing efforts to remove him from House District 7 ballot.