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- Elections
Jones makes it official: Alabama deserves a governor who lives in the state
State Rep. Kenneth Paschal endorsed by Business Council of Alabama
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Brock Colvin for HD26
Doug Jones files paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses lawmakers for 2026 election cycle
- Governor
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
- National
Tuberville praises Trump for designating Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
AG backs Jefferson County Commission in racial gerrymandering case
Rep. Sewell announces $5.8M for disaster recovery in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District
Assistant Secretary for Health, Sen. Tuberville condemn pediatric gender-affirming care
- Education
Troy University chancellor announces his retirement plan
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
- Health
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
Alabama recognizes National Rural Health Day
Medical Association awards medical students scholarships
Report ranks Alabama among worst states for maternal, infant health
Suit filed against med spa that allegedly provided unapproved drugs
- Opinion
Opinion | The Founders warned us. Alabama and America are testing those limits now
Opinion | Doug Jones isn’t the only Dem running for governor, he’s the most important one
Opinion | Doug Jones is in: So you’re telling me there’s a chance
Opinion | Give thanks with a grateful heart
Opinion | Alabama’s data center boom: a chance to get it right
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It’s been a little over a week since the Speaker of the House was indicted by a...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The first day of Republican Rep. Barry Moore’s trial was sad; even pathetic. There was Moore, with...
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Staff ReportAlabama Political Reporter AUBURN—On Tuesday, with friends, family and colleagues behind him, Speaker Mike Hubbard and members of his legal team held a...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, has been indicted on 23 Felony counts of criminal acts....
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard, R-Auburn, wasted no time in contacting the Republican House Caucus, to...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter What began on Thursday as a post on Facebook by a bloviating, third tier, AM Radio entertainer—that there...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A flurry of charges and counter-charges were set-off due to an email from Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The investigation and conviction of former Director of Federal Programs for the State Department of Education, Dr....
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers This year’s state primary elections have brought very little drama or surprises. However, there have been the inevitable...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Criminally indicted State Representative Barry Moore, R-Enterprise, stood before Lee County Circuit Judge Jacob A. Walker III...