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Kay Ivey hasn't been perfect. Far from it. But her professionalism should be appreciated and considered often as we choose her replacement.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
City councilor Norman Crow wins HD63 special election
Ron Sparks qualifies to run for Alabama agriculture commissioner
Kyle Sweetser qualifies for Alabama Democratic Senate primary
Report: No Alabama county saw more than 3 votes cast by noncitizens
Ensler kicks off campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey delivers final State of the State address
ALGOP Chairman Wahl shares statement on Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
NFIB commends Gov. Ivey ahead of final State of the State address
Gov. Ivey announces special guests for her final State of the State address
Gov. Ivey awards $2.3M in grants to assist sexual assault victims in central and west Alabama
- Legislature
Alabama House Democrats respond to the State of the State address
Alabama Arise discusses 2026 legislative priorities before session begins
Alabama bill would let retired teachers drive school buses
ALGOP chairman: Republicans are ready for a productive 2026 Legislative Session
Prefiled bill would allow ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine to be sold over the counter
- Economy
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
- National
Alabama’s GOP congressmen endorse “Reconciliation 2.0” package
Alabama Congressional Delegation splits on fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against advancing Venezuela war powers resolution
Rep. Sewell votes to pass domestic funding bills
Rep. Sewell celebrates House passage of ACA tax credit extension
- Education
Alabama State receives Carnegie community engagement classification
Alabama approves $6.48 million in school safety mapping, software contracts
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
- Health
Board of Medical Examiners accepting applications for Medical Cannabis Certification Permits
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
- Opinion
Opinion | Kay Ivey launched her farewell tour Tuesday. We should remember the lessons she’s taught us
Opinion | The case for the redeeming business
Opinion | What API’s Blueprint 2026 gets wrong about free markets, school choice
Opinion | Alabama’s seniors population is growing. So are their concerns about health care
Opinion | Protest is moral, change requires strategy
Opinion
One hundred years ago this month, delegates met in Moscow to create the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
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Hooper’s accuser seems to have successfully matched his power with some of her own. And she just might be winning.
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Michael Stern, an economics professor and former chair of his department, was awarded more than $600,000 in a suit against Auburn.
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Being mayor of a city is where the rubber meets the road.
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My priority will be making sure your tax dollars are spent wisely.
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The resistance to medical marijuana is rooted in the same old tired mantra that always holds us back: We hate any change.
Opinion
We all have a lot to be thankful for. And much we are correct to not be thankful for.
Opinion
This week, I’m especially grateful to live in this nation built on shared principles and the value of hard work and sacrifice.
Opinion
This 2022 election confirmed and solidified the fact that Alabama is a Ruby Red hardcore Republican state.
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Alabama's expungement law is a rare godsend for many, but news stories still haunt its beneficiaries.