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Foundational democratic principles were tested throughout 2025, challenged by leaders who substituted performance for governance and grievance for responsibility.
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- Elections
Andrew Sneed talks District 5 run, need for congressional reform
Manufacture Alabama endorses Doug Harwell, John Roberts
Rep. Ensler says he would push for gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
Ron Sparks considering comeback bid amid concerns for Alabama farmers
Bill to require post-election audits refiled for 2026 session
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
Sen. Matt Woods prefiles Trey’s Law bill
Proposed law would allow for removal of library board members
- Economy
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
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
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
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
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 | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
- Opinion
Opinion | How gradual erosion tested American democracy in 2025
Opinion | An American mystery
Opinion | What would Jesus think of our politics and our treatment of neighbors?
Opinion | I lost my father to violence. Executing the wrong man won’t bring justice
Opinion | When citizens disengage, self-government erodes in Alabama
Opinion
The novel coronavirus has been rapidly spreading worldwide, affecting everyone’s lives more than we’d have expected – from stress and anxiety, having to practice...
Featured Opinion
The direct message on Twitter came from a familiar name, which made the contents a bit more unsettling. My cousin, Payton, was writing to...
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It’s a Wednesday in March, and I’m standing on a sidewalk between the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center and Spencer Honors House at UAB....
Featured Opinion
Alabama Power Company last week announced that it had not and would not disconnect any of its utility customers during the COVID-19 crisis. That...
Featured Opinion
Grocery shelves are empty, no milk, toilet paper or eggs, and even grass-fed beef that sells for nine-dollars a pound is gone. But that’s...
Featured Opinion
You’ve been had. Surely you see that now, right? As the world burns around you, with you the last people to know, surely you...
Featured Opinion
We have a great race for the U.S. Senate. When the votes from the first primary were counted Jeff Sessions and Tommy Tuberville were...
Opinion
Opinion | Coronavirus will stretch Alabama hospitals and healthcare facilities to the breaking point
With cases of the coronavirus now being reported in Alabama, healthcare – especially in rural parts of our state – has become more important...
Featured Opinion
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a worldwide pandemic. It is now in Alabama. There is no reason to panic, but fear and anxiety are driving...
Opinion
Time is of the essence in tackling the coronavirus pandemic currently sweeping the world, the United States, and now Alabama. There have been over...