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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
In response to updated Title IX regulations, Alabama's refusal to implement them, driven by political motives, jeopardizes LGBTQ+ students' rights and safety.
Featured Opinion
For several minutes, members of the House Judiciary Committee debated the best ways to restore some basic rights to incarcerated people.
Opinion
Let’s not slow down as we continue to push our way to the finish line. Let’s strike the iron while it's hot.
Opinion
The responder is scorned and ridiculed. This is the rule without deviation.
Featured Opinion
The Alabama Legislature will vote on gambling legislation this week. Or maybe it won't.
Featured Opinion
The push towards a religious monoculture threatens our liberal democracy, endangering freedoms and undermining equality through restrictive, punitive legislation.
Featured Opinion
You don't need a bunch of stats to know that the working man is getting hosed, or that corporate greed is out of control.
Opinion
It’s a win for people who need good jobs, a win for the biotech industry, and a win for our state.
Opinion
Corporations and the politicians they bankroll want to keep workers divided and afraid of demanding the rights and freedoms we deserve.
Opinion
As much as an honor as it is to help keep my lifelong neighbors healthy, it’s also heartbreaking.