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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
News
By Rep. Darrio Melton Anyone who has turned on the news lately has probably had a difficult time getting into the holiday sprit. From...
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By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (A-1) If you are like me, you likely spend precious time around Christmas trying to decide on the perfect...
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By Stephen Stetson Want to understand why Alabama has a broken transportation system? Here’s an easy experiment: Go to the grocery store and buy...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter We hear it all the time: “They’re all the same.” That is what people say about Democratic and...
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By Yolanda Sullivan This holiday season, many of us will spend time with family and friends, recall our blessings for the past year and...
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By M.J. Ellington Chances are we all know people in Alabama’s coverage gap. That’s the great divide that separates people who have access to...
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By Katherine Green Robertson This week, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam announced his proposal for a “Medicaid expansion alternative” that would expand the program to...
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By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Many states known for producing high quantities of methamphetamines have recently been successful in drastically reducing the drug’s...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers As we approach the end of the political year, a few thoughts and observations on 2014 political happenings...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford If there was ever any doubt about how politicians in Alabama feel about the federal government, just look...