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The former U.S. senator faces significant disadvantages, but cracks in Republican dominance offer a glimmer of hope.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones files paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses lawmakers for 2026 election cycle
Analysis | Tuberville’s support looks strong—until you read the poll
Sen. Will Barfoot announces reelection campaign
League of Women Voters panel examines Voting Rights in the Deep South
- Governor
- Legislature
“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
Wes Allen backs bill to protect voter data and lower the cost of Alabama’s voter list
- Economy
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
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
- National
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
Sen. Tuberville criticizes provision letting senators sue the federal government
Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill to bolster maternal health research
Rep. Sewell urges Congress to pass bill for early cancer detection
- 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
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
Alabama's problems with gun violence and mass shootings didn't happen by chance, and they won't be solved with idiotic, get-tough solutions.
Featured Opinion
Bad pieces of legislation were offered up during the 2024 session, and several of them made it across the finish line.
Featured Opinion
Ledbetter demonstrated a remarkable ability to navigate complex legislative waters with sound judgment.
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Steve Marshall really wants your attention. All of your attention.
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Several members of the Alabama Legislature aren't exactly taking the job seriously, and their colleagues have started to take notice.
Featured Opinion
The session tipped the scales further toward a future where individual rights and personal freedoms are dictated by a radicalized Legislature.
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Gambling legislation failing highlights a critical flaw in Alabama's governance: the wishes of voters don't seem to matter much.
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Angered by the handling of gambling legislation, House members on Tuesday appeared to kill an ag center in retaliation.
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At its core, HB 111 embodies the worst impulses of cruelty and narrow-mindedness. Its proponents peddle fear and misinformation.
Featured Opinion
The Alabama Supreme Court's refusal to rehear the case on embryos as children stirs intense debate over its legal implications.