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- Elections
Jones makes it official: Alabama deserves a governor who lives in the state
State Rep. Kenneth Paschal endorsed by Business Council of Alabama
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Brock Colvin for HD26
Doug Jones files paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses lawmakers for 2026 election cycle
- Governor
- 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
Tuberville praises Trump for designating Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
AG backs Jefferson County Commission in racial gerrymandering case
Rep. Sewell announces $5.8M for disaster recovery in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District
Assistant Secretary for Health, Sen. Tuberville condemn pediatric gender-affirming care
- Education
Troy University chancellor announces his retirement plan
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
- Health
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
Alabama recognizes National Rural Health Day
Medical Association awards medical students scholarships
Report ranks Alabama among worst states for maternal, infant health
Suit filed against med spa that allegedly provided unapproved drugs
- Opinion
Opinion | The Founders warned us. Alabama and America are testing those limits now
Opinion | Doug Jones isn’t the only Dem running for governor, he’s the most important one
Opinion | Doug Jones is in: So you’re telling me there’s a chance
Opinion | Give thanks with a grateful heart
Opinion | Alabama’s data center boom: a chance to get it right
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Each August, the House of Representatives typically enters a period of recess known as the August District Work Period. This is time set aside...
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The law is simple: Candidates running for public office in Alabama must file a statement of economic interests when they qualify, and then must...
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Nancy Worley is a good person. I should start there, because it needs to be said. It needs to be pointed out that what...
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My oldest daughter just turned sixteen. She’s driving, and as a dad, it’s a thrilling, but scary moment in life — this week, she...
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It’s hard to believe that summer is winding down and most students are already back in school. As the mother of two school-aged children,...
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Earlier this year, I was on a panel for a debate of gubernatorial candidates at Alabama Boys State’s annual meeting at the University of...