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Alabama’s governor wields substantial influence, but constitutional limits divide authority and give lawmakers the stronger hand in shaping state policy.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
Ivey signs “Dolly Day” proclamation in honor of Dolly Parton
Gov. Ivey hosts ADOC’s graduating class of 2026
- Legislature
Analysis | The governor has the microphone. The Legislature has the votes
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
- Economy
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Hyundai to invest $500 million in Montgomery hybrid production
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
- National
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
National police union backs Figures’ education aid bill
Opinion | Fraud is in the facts of the case, not the eye of the beholder
Britt celebrates Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project groundbreaking
Robertsdale players eligible to play today as AHSAA lawsuit drags on
- Education
- Health
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
- Opinion
Analysis | The governor has the microphone. The Legislature has the votes
Opinion | Police shortages aren’t unique to Montgomery. Neither are the solutions
Opinion | Fraud is in the facts of the case, not the eye of the beholder
Opinion | A new Tennessee River bridge could unlock Lawrence County and Northwest Alabama’s next boom
Opinion | Ron Sparks is the public servant people say they want
Featured Opinion
If we taught DEI concepts in Alabama, people might wonder why the state AG was apologizing to a guy convicted of killing a Black...
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From praising communist dictators to abandoning the basic principles of America, the modern GOP has lost its way.
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Alabama gaming operators have been shafted repeatedly by the state's ever-changing and weirdly-enforced gaming laws. Let's not do it again.
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The bill isn't just a piece of legislation; it's a reflection of our commitment to Alabama's people. It should unequivocally prioritize Alabama businesses.
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There was a lot of good in Ivey's State of the State, but a push for school "choice" will undo it all.
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As we observe Black History Month, let us not be swayed by attempts to rewrite or restrict our history.
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This landmark legislation, named after Alabama's own Lilly Ledbetter, stands as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle against wage discrimination.
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A conversation about what Alabama values with its actions.
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The biggest problem here is that the system, in its current form, is probably too broken to be repaired.
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Ainsworth's commission offered up really good ideas that will be both popular and positively transforming for the state.