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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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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers As George Wallace presumably faded into the sunset, Fob James took the reigns of Alabama state government in...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard needs your money. Now, more than ever, the Speaker is desperate...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers Upon Lurleen Wallace’s death in May of 1968, Lt. Governor Albert Brewer moved up to Governor. Brewer was...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The time has come for Rep. Mike Hubbard to resign as Speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives....
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers If race was a major issue in 1958, being the racist candidate in 1962 was the only way...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers The 1962 Governor’s Race really began in 1958. The Governor’s office and the race for it was the...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers As the 1958 Governor’s race dawned the shadow of Big Jim Folsom loomed over the scene. Even though...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—To avoid felony charges, as a part of his plea agreement, disgraced former lawmaker and insurance salesman, Greg...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—William Mulholland has survived twenty-one years in both State and Federal prisons, and is now using his experience...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers When talk turns to politics in Alabama it usually leads to the Governor’s race. It does not matter...