News
The Ratepayer Protection Act stalled in the Senate after passing the House, with Alabama’s delegation backing protections against data center costs.
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- Elections
Jones, Ensler seek to expand lieutenant governor’s role
Poll: The 2027 Montgomery mayor’s race could be a tight one
Wess highlights Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore’s voting record
Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 General Election
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
- Governor
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
Gov. Ivey marks 25th anniversary of September 11
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama workers in Labor Day message
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
- 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
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
- National
House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt
House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
House passes Palmer bill to recover critical minerals from waste
House passes Tuskegee Airmen post office renaming bill
- Education
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
- Health
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
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
- Opinion
Elections
Hollingsworth, a four-term councilman, filed Tuesday to compete in the July 15 special GOP primary for House District 12.
News
With more than 20 years of corporate strategy and community investment experience, Jackson will lead efforts to expand women’s economic opportunity statewide.
Congress
The lawmakers urged the IG to probe unauthorized transfer of Library of Congress data and improper communications with the executive branch.
Governor
It carries over unspent funds, adds music albums and renames the film office.
Governor
SB158 bars foreign driver’s licenses for voting and SB63 mandates biometric collection from illegal immigrants to boost safety.
Congress
In a powerful address, Figures honors HBCU history and urges Class of 2025 to lead with purpose, passion, and principle.
News
An Alabama Republican and former NATO official criticized Trump and GOP politicians for shifting away from supporting Ukraine and toward appeasement.
Governor
There are currently 465 incorporated municipalities in the state.
News
Librarians and citizens condemned APLS board actions and leadership as it defined "sexually explicit" and a member proposed further restrictions.
Courts
Reveal's Nina Martin reports on Alabama's attempt to criminalize helping women access out-of-state abortions and Yellowhammer Fund's legal victory.