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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
Opinion | No party is immune to the arrogance of power
Independent Craig Jelks calls on Democrat Everett Wess to exit US Senate race
Alabama absentee voting deadlines for 2026 General Election
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
Britt talks data center accountability, defends Trump admin ratepayer pledge
- National
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
Opinion | September 11: Always remember
Sewell bill would require tax withholding from college athletes’ NIL payments
Figures introduces bipartisan legislation to combat “chameleon carriers”
Figures files bill seeking to block Trump beef import order
- Education
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
Ivey highlights Alabama family benefiting from CHOOSE Act
Troy symposium to focus on AI accountability, cybersecurity and public trust
- Health
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
VA psilocybin trial offers Alabama veterans new hope
- Opinion
Elections
Analysts cited Shomari Figures’ incumbency, Democratic polling and potential Black turnout as factors tightening a nationally watched House race.
Health
Patients and providers describe a bottleneck that leaves some waiting years, while advocates push for broader hormone therapy training.
State
Prosecutors said Cesar Campos-Reyes diverted pandemic relief money to buy property and knowingly employed unauthorized workers.
Health
The funding targeted telehealth and transportation services to ease long drives and healthcare barriers for patients across Winston County.
Economy
The association partnered with Alabama-based band Heroes of the Highway to release “Get Miles” during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
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Opinion
Education
The free exhibition will examine how American Indian images, stories and traditions shaped U.S. history, identity and popular culture.
Congress
Britt’s work on NOAA rainfall data and FEMA preparedness funding focused on helping communities withstand stronger storms and flooding.
State
Nearly $4 million in federal grant funding will support workforce training, support and development to connect Alabamians to high-demand careers and industries
Elections
Mike Ball argues that political competition and spiritual humility are essential checks against the corrupting arrogance that accompanies unchecked power.
Courts
Black landowners said settlement terms let the state flood their properties without penalty, leaving homes damaged and difficult to insure.
Opinion
A failed licensing reform left artists facing 1,000 hours of required training critics said had little to do with makeup.
Opinion
A reflection on how comparison turned prosperity into restlessness, making yesterday’s dreams feel like today’s bare minimum.
Featured Opinion
Twenty-five years later, remembering September 11 requires honoring its courage while confronting the fear that changed America so deeply afterward.
Featured Opinion
Seven years after Alabama promised reform, DOJ evidence describes leaders who failed to measure danger, enforce policy or protect life.
Health
“If the most powerful, or one of the most powerful leaders in the world is susceptible to COVID and its consequences, that's incredibly sobering...
Economy
Unemployment claims jumped slightly last week as more Alabamians sought benefits.
Featured Opinion
He hasn’t bothered to learn even the most basic things about our government, our laws or the state he plans to represent.
National
Coming off one of the strongest years on record in 2019, this year will likely go down as the absolute worst.
News
At least 373 Alabamians were reported dead from COVID-19 in Alabama in September.
News
Ensley District Developers aims to deconstruct and redevelop the 10-story building built in 1929.
National
At least 7.4 million Americans have tested positive for the virus, and now the president has it.
Congress
This version was $2.2 trillion, slimmed down in an effort to reach an agreement with Republicans who have offered only a $1 trillion proposal...
National
The new bill also provides families with a second round of direct payments of $1,200 for each individual and $500 for each dependent.