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- Elections
- Governor
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
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
- Legislature
- 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
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
Rep. Sewell blasts GOP for failing to extend ACA tax credits
- 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
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers While observing the legislature the other day, I fondly remembered a very eventful day as a youth. As...
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By Seth Hammett Throughout my career – beginning when, at age 26, I became president of the Andalusia Chamber of Commerce – bringing good,...
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Rep. Darrio Melton On June 4, 1968, California voters went to the polls and resoundingly supported a man who has been regarded as an...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the trial of the State v. Michael G. Hubbard, it has become abundantly clear that Riley Inc.,...
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By Stephen A. Cooper The last time Alabama Governor Bentley penned a column for al.com, I wrote in The Alabama Political Reporter that his...
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By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) Last week, fishermen all along the Gulf Coast were up early as the 2016 federal Red Snapper season kicked...
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By Jack Campbell Alabama Political Reporter As I follow the public corruption trial of House Speaker Mike Hubbard, I am reminded of the great...
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By Senator Gerald Dial The people of east Alabama have elected me ten different times to serve in the Alabama Legislature. It has been...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford As you celebrated Memorial Day this week, how did you take time to honor our veterans and, specifically,...
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By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA – In any trial, criminal or otherwise, there are good days for the prosecution and defense. And...