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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Tracie West announces reelection campaign for Board of Education
Judge Beth Kellum qualifies for reelection with the Alabama Republican Party
Alicia Escott Lumpkin qualifies for House District 60 race
Will Boyd condemns Tuberville’s “shoot back” remark after Minneapolis ICE killing
Alabama Democratic candidates urge unity, reform at election filing event
- Governor
Camellia named for Gov. Kay Ivey on Alabama “Camellia Day”
Gov. Ivey to deliver state of the state address on Jan. 13
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”
- Legislature
Rep. Chip Brown files legislation to strengthen Aniah’s Law
NFIB: Workforce, regulatory reform and tax relief top priorities as Alabama Legislature convenes
New bill would allow Alabamians to purchase digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs
ACLU of Alabama sets 2026 legislative priorities
Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House
- Economy
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
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
- National
Rep. Sewell votes to pass domestic funding bills
Rep. Sewell celebrates House passage of ACA tax credit extension
Rep. Sewell reflects on Steny Hoyer’s mentorship, friendship and civil rights work
Alabama Supreme Court weighs whether cops can demand ID
Senate poised to revisit stablecoin rules as GOP, banks clash over crypto rewards
- 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
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Want a government that works? Stop giving away your vote
Opinion | How my wife saved my life, and faith renewed my outlook
Opinion | Operation Oily Epstein in Venezuela seems very, very familiar
Opinion | What conservatism once meant—and what has replaced it today
Opinion | Radical common sense
Featured Opinion
Opposition to DEI within GOP ranks is complex and part of a broader move toward more authoritarian governance.
Featured Opinion
A large portion of the GOP has been pretending to believe really dumb things for years now, and the price has been national ridicule.
Opinion
Our people believe in fostering a culture of life, and for many parents, IVF was the miracle that led to their greatest blessing.
Opinion
Alabama’s right-to-work law is vital to our economic success.
Opinion
The conservative calvary is coming and Alabama’s Senator Britt is helping to lead it.
Opinion
Probable misinterpretations of the Bible should not be used to interpret Alabama law.
Opinion
Land-use determinations should be made at the local level.
Opinion
Alabama lawmakers think you're stupid. And they're working hard to make sure you stay that way.
Opinion
Alabama couples who face fertility issues rely on medical treatments including IVF to give birth to children they desperately want.
Featured Opinion
Basing government policy on religious doctrine is a precarious path, challenging democratic principles and individual rights.