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The 1901 but current Alabama Constitution has been amended about 950 times, making it by far the world’s longest constitution. The amendments have riddled...
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- Elections
Cindy Myrex qualifies for Alabama State House District 12 race
Clint Hollingsworth qualifies for House District 12 special election
Alabama Dems hope to use Trump, ALGOP failures to build momentum in 2026
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Opinion | Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs the Speedy Trial Act
Alabamians urge veto of HB445, warning of job losses and hemp industry collapse
Gov. Ivey signs law expanding entertainment incentives to include music albums
Gov. Ivey signs bills to tighten voter ID, expand immigrant biometric collection
Gov. Ivey proclaims Municipal Government Week in Alabama
- Legislature
Alabamians urge veto of HB445, warning of job losses and hemp industry collapse
Gov. Ivey signs law expanding entertainment incentives to include music albums
Gov. Ivey signs bills to tighten voter ID, expand immigrant biometric collection
Gov. Ivey signs HB152, exempts sales tax on baby, maternity, hygiene items
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Twelve
- Economy
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth
Gov. Ivey proclaims National Small Business Week in Alabama
- National
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s tax bill in House Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Sewell announces winner of the 7th District’s 2025 Congressional Art Competition
Sen. Britt introduces the Homeless Children and Youth Act
Rep. Sewell requests investigation from Library of Congress Inspector General
Rep. Figures defends legacy, inspires grads at Tuskegee commencement
- Education
Charter commission talks HBCU collaborations, hears school proposals
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Opinion | Attorney general’s race will be a good one in 2026
Opinion | If you want a better Alabama, you’re going to have to fight for it
Opinion | Protecting our rural roots with 2025 Legislative Session accomplishments
Opinion | When the center cannot hold
Opinion | On matters of race in Alabama, going backwards is somehow great progress
News
In an email to library directors, APLS Chair John Wahl ordered audits of collections and programs to ensure no federal funds support gender ideology.
Governor
Rushed legislation could devastate small businesses, limit patient care, and fuel illegal markets, critics say
Economy
New Conway poll shows strong support for FDA reform, small business protections, and reversing Alabama-style bans targeting convenience stores.
Opinion
If you want Alabama lawmakers to do the right things, you're going to have to hold them accountable when they don't.
Congress
"These cuts are about more than just statistics. They are about lives and livelihoods. Real people will be impacted," Sewell said.
Governor
Municipal elections
State
Local government and tourism officials joined State Parks personnel to cut a ceremonial ribbon.
Opinion
The attorney general’s position is a powerful job in Alabama government, and it appears to be attracting several competent competitors.
Education
The commission approved Ignite Academy and Under the Oaks, denied Invictus and AAHS’s Birmingham replication, and considered HBCU-charter partnerships.
Opinion
As leader of the Alabama Senate, I have spent much of my time bringing laser-like focus to accomplishing this mission.
Featured Opinion
In an age where truth is drowned by noise and cruelty parades as strength, we still have a choice — to stand for conscience,...
Featured Opinion
When it comes to discrimination in Alabama, going backwards a dozen years would actually be the most progress we've made in years.
Opinion
The Powering Growth package is a promise to the people of our state that Alabama will lead with vision, act with discipline, and compete...
National
24 hours ago the storm was expected to come ashore at 8 a.m. Tuesday but because it has slowed, landfall is now not expected...
National
Late Monday, the Trump administration approved Gov. Kay Ivey's request for an emergency declaration.
Education
The top ten counties in Alabama for educational attainment are Madison, Shelby, Lee, Jefferson, Baldwin, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, Autauga, Coffee and Elmore.
National
“Hurricane Sally poses a serious threat to Southwest Alabama, and I thank the Trump Administration for offering the full support,” Byrne said.
National
“The September 30 deadline is quickly approaching, and it’s critical that Alabamians participate," Roby said.
National
“We urged Barr to investigate ANTIFA and other left-wing domestic terror groups so that those responsible for funding and organizing terrorist acts can be...
National
Tropical Storm Sally has intensified into a hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center, prompting recommended evacuations along Alabama’s Gulf Coast as the storm...
National
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the award of $10 million in federal coronavirus aid to support the state’s tourism industry through a marketing...
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for Alabama ahead of Tropical Storm Sally. It is anticipated that this storm system will...
