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Democrat Andrew Sneed is connecting with voters in the way they say they want with policies they like. But will partisan politics matter more?
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- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses three candidates for Baldwin County Commission
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. James Lomax for HD20
McCarron reports nearly 100K cash on hand in first filings
Alabama AG candidates continue to haul in lots of money
Doug Jones campaign reports $105K raised from 800 Alabama donors
- Governor
Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday
Governor visits ALDOT workers as Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set
Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor proclaims Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in Alabama
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
- National
Sen. Britt urging federal regulators to prioritize agriculture in Basel III rules
Rep. Sewell unveils New Democratic Coalition Health Care Action Plan
Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed
Sen. Britt joins bill to require medical residents opt in to abortion training
Rep. Aderholt joins foreign affairs leaders to investigate religious persecution in Nigeria
- Education
Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures
Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment
Founder of national accounting firm to offer TROY’s commencement keynote
Alabama CHOOSE Act application portal dates released for 2026-2027
University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI
- Health
The “all politics” healthcare project in Hoover that’s rewriting state regulations
Sen. Britt joins bill to require medical residents opt in to abortion training
Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program
UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
- Opinion
Opinion | Andrew Sneed is the candidate Alabama voters claim they want
Opinion | Stability in Alabama Power rates is a win for Alabama manufacturers
Opinion | Keep health care affordable by protecting the tools that work
Opinion | When hatred becomes policy, the Constitution is the casualty
Opinion | CHOOSE Act steals money from public schools to pay sketchy private vendors
Featured Opinion
The Alabama Democratic Party isn’t much. Recently, a new party executive committee and chair were elected. The days of do-nothing Nancy Worley and do-nothing-but-harm...
Opinion
Former state senator Phil Williams of Gadsden is Director of Policy Strategy for the Alabama Policy Institute. He recently sent an article to state...
Opinion
The word “sacrifice” gets used a lot, but it can be difficult to truly appreciate the full meaning of that word. For one group...
Featured Opinion
Reportedly, Jeff Sessions will announce today that he is running to regain his old Senate seat. Some close to Alabama’s former junior U.S. Senator...
Education
This past week “IT” finally happened. Mississippi surpassed Alabama in overall rankings for K-12 education. What absolute fresh hell is this? In truth it...
Education
There is a Democrat in the Kentucky’s governor’s mansion. Or there will be in a few weeks. Kentucky voters shocked the country on Tuesday,...
Featured Opinion
Dr. David Bronner has marked his place in Alabama political and governmental history. He has headed the revered Retirement Systems of Alabama Pension Funds...
Opinion
As multiple recent state and national news stories have illustrated, overcrowded state prisons is one of the key challenges facing Alabama. While the State...
Opinion
An abusive, unlawful practice of the English courts from the 15th to 17th centuries was so rampant and unfair that protections against it were...
Elections
There was much celebrating among most Alabama Democrats on Saturday, following the election of a new party chairman and the seating of dozens of...