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Mike Ball argues that political competition and spiritual humility are essential checks against the corrupting arrogance that accompanies unchecked power.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power
Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race
Alabama absentee voting deadlines for 2026 General Election
- Governor
- Legislature
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
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
Huntsville-based Seabrook Solutions awarded $317 million NASA contract
- National
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
Opinion | September 11: Always remember
Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments
Figures introduces bipartisan legislation to combat “chameleon carriers”
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
- Education
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
Ivey highlights Alabama family benefiting from CHOOSE Act
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
- Health
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
Report: SNAP cuts deepen food insecurity in the Deep South
- Opinion
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.
Featured Opinion
Steve Marshall really wants your attention. All of your attention.
Opinion
Parents are the best judges of what books are appropriate for their children, not politicians.
Opinion
Most volunteer fire departments either do not have the bandwidth or the budget to prioritize battery-specific training.
Featured Opinion
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.
Featured Opinion
Gambling legislation failing highlights a critical flaw in Alabama's governance: the wishes of voters don't seem to matter much.
Opinion
If these laws already perpetuate injustice and if any change is unlikely to achieve the result we think we want, what are we truly...
Opinion
Presumptive Medicaid eligibility would provide better access to health insurance for those who are newly pregnant.