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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Plaintiffs appeal Tuberville case dismissal to the Alabama Supreme Court
Doug Jones takes voter questions, discusses jobs at Shoals town hall
Opinion | Alabama politics costs so much because power is worth buying
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
- National
House approves Rep. Strong’s bill redirecting airline security fees to airport upgrades
Ohio US Rep. Landsman joins Andrew Sneed-led reform coalition
Alabama lawmakers mourn Lindsey Graham after sudden death
Sen. Britt opens new Fort Rucker training complex for soldiers
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
- Education
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
- Health
EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
- Opinion
Courts
Last week's dismissal of a challenge to Tommy Tuberville's candidacy for governor is now officially before the Alabama Supreme Court
Featured Opinion
People, even politicians, are rarely all good or all bad. It's time for a whole bunch of people to start remembering that again.
Congress
Strong's SAFEGUARDS Act passed the House, dedicating passenger security fees on one-way tickets to TSA screening technology and airport security improvements.
Congress
The sitting U.S. House member backed Andrew Sneed’s ethics pledge, giving the anti-corruption and reform effort its highest-profile supporter yet.
Elections
Voters pressed the Democratic nominee on jobs, unions, ALICE families and a lottery as his gubernatorial campaign returned to the Shoals.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Congress
Tributes described Graham as a fierce advocate and Trump ally as his death narrows Republicans’ already-slim Senate majority.
Featured Opinion
Fixing Alabama's prisons should be a goal that unites all Alabamians, because what we have now is an absolute embarrassment.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Tuberville’s unresolved eligibility, voter disengagement, Republican factionalism and Montgomery violence reveal the forces reshaping Alabama’s political future this week now.
Opinion
Jim Vickrey traces a lifelong journey from Jim Crow indoctrination to civil rights advocacy across Alabama’s historic battlegrounds.
Infrastructure
Alabama’s broadband bargain saved money, but the state’s hardest-to-reach homes could be left on a weaker second tier.
Economy
Any Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger must protect reliable service, competitive access and long-term economic growth at the Port of Mobile.
Courts
Court dismissed the challenge, but Alabama still deserves an answer on whether its Constitution can be enforced before voters decide.
Featured Opinion
As prediction markets take hold in Alabama, it's another revenue hit to the state, which refuses to properly regulate gambling.
Elections
The people in CD5 are facing numerous problems thanks to Representative Dale Strong's support of Trump policies, but a lack of patriotism isn't one.
Elections
Qualifying for the Senate, Moore spoke about ushering in an “American Golden Age,” stressing his loyalty and experience under President Trump.
Congress
Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, secured over $50 million for state projects across three major spending bills, targeting infrastructure, space exploration, and law enforcement.
Congress
Five Alabamians were appointed to the USDA Farm Service Agency State Committee, bringing decades of experience and expertise to crucial farm oversight roles.
Infrastructure
ADECA Director Kenneth Boswell warned that Alabama risks losing over $400 million in federal funds if broadband projects are not completed on time.
Education
Gov. Kay Ivey signed an executive order Friday confirming Alabama’s participation in the new Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, expanding choice.
Elections
The Shelby County Republican Party will host a U.S. Senate Candidate Forum on January 26, providing voters direct access to Republican nominees.
Legislature
The Alabama Legislature convened its regular session, quickly introducing 449 bills, including measures on education, public safety, and tax exemptions.
Local news
The APLS board voted 3-2 to find the library noncompliant for including "sexually explicit" materials in youth sections.
Legislature
State lawmakers advanced legislation adding Class C felony penalties for medical examiners harvesting organs after hearing about alleged 2024 abuses.