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- Elections
In amicus brief election experts warn Alabama map switch could upend 2026 vote
Video raises new questions in Cullman donor, gambling controversy
Pat Bishop endorses Wahl in GOP lieutenant governor runoff
Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map
Registrars stand ready for redistricting in event of Supreme Court reversal
- Governor
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high
Alabama housing market sees sales growth in April
Virginia Transformer plans Muscle Shoals plant with 1,100 jobs
- National
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
GOP leaders blast court blockage of GOP-favored Congressional map
- Education
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Health
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
- Opinion
Opinion | The Second Constitution tried to redeem America’s promise
Opinion | A federal judge said that some suffering during an execution is OK. It’s not
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Opinion | The Republican Party is dying. Cowardice is the killer.
State
The Poarch Creeks have quietly built an impressive non-gaming business portfolio and turned gambling revenue into a health, education and wellness boon for the...
Prisons
Frazier's attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block the execution.
Prisons
The nature of Washington's death has not yet been made public.
Public safety
Meadows was setting up traffic cones at an intersection when he was struck by a vehicle.
State
Alabama's library battles are heating back up as 2025 kicks into gear.
Education
The ESA program comes as a result of Gov. Kay Ivey’s CHOOSE Act.
State
The three pre-filed bills aim to define "machine gun," enforce firearm storage requirements and increase penalties for machine gun crimes.
Public safety
The primary work of the agency is strengthening the resilience of the state to mitigate impacts from disasters.
Prisons
Alabama’s incarceration rate rose in 2023 with a 6.3 percent increase in women prisoners.
State
With national homelessness on an unprecedented rise, what is the state of homelessness in Alabama?