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Bruce Pearl’s coaching success and Jewish advocacy may put the Alabama GOP’s values to the test.
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- Elections
Chad Chig Martin’s final campaign centers around uniting Alabama
Wes Allen touts first fundraising report for lieutenant governor campaign
Pamela Casey’s AG campaign leads with statewide donations
Kristin Nelson launches campaign for House District 38
McInnis reports strong first month in race for Alabama ag commissioner
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as Public Service Commission president
Sen. Tuberville centers Trump in his gubernatorial campaign
Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
Gov. Ivey signs House Bill 202 and House Bill 199
- Legislature
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
New Alabama vape law bans flavored e-cigarettes in stores
Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength
A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare
Alabama passes 12-bill package to strengthen military support, jobs, bases
- Economy
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
- National
Sen. Britt discusses budget proposal with commerce secretary
Reconciliation bill threatens rural health care in the state
Sen. Britt questions Linda McMahon on HBCUs, charter schools, literacy rates
Sen. Britt joins bipartisan bill to modernize investor disclosure
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
- Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Opinion | Would Alabama GOP reject Bruce Pearl over donations or his Jewish advocacy?
More taxpayer money for lawyers as medical cannabis debacle rolls on
Opinion | Confronting the escalating threat of antisemitism: Why we must stand united
Opinion | The government cuts that might kill us
Opinion | ACCS is just what the doctor ordered for Alabama jobs
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