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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
- Legislature
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Seven
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Economy
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
- National
Sen. Britt celebrates new U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
Sen. Britt pushes for expanded women’s heart health screenings
Alabama politicians respond to Trump beginning a war with Iran
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
Rep. Aderholt to host Passport Fair in Florence
- Education
Rick Pate receives the Alabama School Nutrition Association’s Friend of the Year award
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs
Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families
- Health
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Alabama AG urges AMA to disavow hormonal treatments for trans minors
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama’s moment: why carbon capture and storage can make our state a national energy leader
Opinion | Legal reform works. The proof is right next door
Opinion | When journalism forgets its purpose
Opinion | America is at war. Does the reason really matter?
Opinion | Montgomery’s public safety strategy shows why local governance matters
Congress
President Donald Trump campaigned on “no new wars.” Now Alabama Republicans are praising his decision to begin “major combat operations” in Iran.
Featured Opinion
A reflection on truth, advocacy and why responsible journalism remains essential to preserving public trust and the health of democracy.
Featured Opinion
The U.S. president launched the country into war from the comfort of his beach club, starting a conflict in Iran for no discernible reason.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine education policy, prison reform and escalating Republican ballot disputes.
Congress
Senator Katie Britt attended the investiture of Harold D. Mooty III, who secured the most bipartisan support of any 119th Congress nominee.
Education
The Alabama School Nutrition Association named Commissioner Rick Pate its Friend of the Year for helping provide students with millions of locally grown meals.
Opinion
Local governments across Alabama share the same objective as state leaders: safer communities.
Education
Governor Kay Ivey shared a video message Friday encouraging Alabama students to embrace reading as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.
Opinion
We might be better off without them, but as long as one party holds power, we need another to slow it down.
Opinion
Six centuries ago, a small contingent of English soldiers used discipline and resolve to defeat a French force 25 times its size.
Opinion
Could an $800 million investment overcome the structural financial crises currently threatening Alabama’s rural hospitals?
Elections
Why should taxpayers be forced to pay tens of millions of dollar for primary elections in which they can't participate?
Opinion
If you find yourself in a season of pruning right now, don’t rush it or fight it.
Featured Opinion
There is no one—aside from a few morbid freaks—who wants to see Charles Burton put to death at the hands of the state.
Elections
There were hopeful gains in some areas, and the numbers, while abysmal in the majority of the state, painted a picture of a pathway...
News
More than 3.3 million Americans are currently dealing with active coronavirus infections.
Economy
The state's local and state tax revenue per resident is now the second-lowest in the country.
Health
Federation of Independent Businesses state director thanks governor for easing capacity requirements
"This is great news. Small businesses are doing everything they can to get through this crisis, but they'll never make it without customers," said...
Environment
Gun season begins on November 21 in the rest of the state with special muzzleloader and air rifle seasons beginning on November 16.
News
This is the last scheduled oyster weekend of the year.
News
Hubbard had been jailed at the Lee County Detention Center since Sept. 11 and was taken on Election Day to the Draper Quarantine Intake...
Health
The governor's statewide mask order was set to expire Sunday.
Elections
Trump has made accusations of voter fraud, but has produced no credible evidence for this charge.