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- Elections
Rep. Phillip Ensler becomes first Democratic candidate in lieutenant governor race
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ernie Yarbrough for HD 7
AJ McCarron drops lieutenant governor bid for football job
Jasmyne Crimiel announces campaign for Alabama House District 74
CAIR designates Tuberville an “anti-Muslim extremist” as Jones slams Islamophobic comments
- Governor
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”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
- Legislature
- Economy
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
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
- National
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
Rep. Sewell blasts GOP for failing to extend ACA tax credits
Rep. Figures’ bill to extend National Estuary Program clears U.S. House
Sen. Britt signs onto letters demanding improved transparency from AI companies
Reps. Sewell, Figures call on University of Alabama to restore student publications
- 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
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
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama Democrats are showing signs of life
Opinion | In primetime address, Trump tried to blame everyone else for his failing economy
Opinion | When cruelty toward the dead reveals a deeper moral failure
Opinion | Could Alabama’s certificate of need process be in jeopardy?
Opinion | Building the next generation of Alabama’s construction workforce
Elections
“Alabamians want their public servants to focus on solutions to real problems, not culture wars and personal opinions,” Ensler said.
Legislature
HB94 would grant the State Auditor’s Office more enforcement authority and allow exceptions for properties “located behind security bars”
Featured Opinion
Alabama Democrats suddenly have a plan, solid candidates, a good ticket and they've stopped the bickering with each other.
Health
State lawmakers endorsed competing plans to lower insurance costs, but failed to pass an extension for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies this year.
News
Tom Mims, 86, still wakes up at 3 a.m. every morning to work at the Piggly Wiggly, needing the income after immense medical debt.
Courts
The coalition alleged Uber charged customers without consent, failed to deliver promised benefits, and made canceling subscriptions exceedingly difficult.
Featured Opinion
Like a bad pitchman, Trump tried to sell you a worthless story and a lot of lies. No one is falling for it.
State
The Board of Pharmacy debated a new civil penalty schedule, aiming to balance minor in-state violations with stronger enforcement against serious out-of-state misconduct.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey marked the Space Force's sixth birthday, honoring the branch and reflecting her commitment to keeping Alabama central to space development.
Congress
House Republicans declined to extend expiring ACA enhanced premium tax credits, potentially doubling costs and causing 130,000 Alabamians to lose coverage.
Featured Opinion
Trump’s words after a critic’s death violated centuries-old moral restraints and revealed a deeper erosion of character and leadership.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's CON process has ensured decent, quality care throughout the state, and protected consumers and taxpayers, but it's under attack.
Opinion
Alabama leaders reorganized the Department of Labor into the Department of Workforce, creating a central hub for industry, education and government collaboration.
Opinion
Once considered the "kiss of death," political endorsements in Alabama shifted from local truisms to powerful tools driven by national allegiance and key organizations.
Courts
A new agreement following a federal suit greatly expanded the number of vape products convenience stores can continue to sell in Alabama.
Prisons
The commission released its final report ahead of the group's continuation as a task force to continue monitoring progress.
Featured Opinion
Their reckless power play didn’t just trample Black Alabamians — it cracked open Republican dominance and exposed the toxic grip of national puppet masters.
Featured Opinion
Alabama celebrated Jefferson Davis on Monday, and thank goodness for that. He's exactly the reminder we need.
Elections
Rick Pate, with a background in farming, business, and local government, launched his campaign for lieutenant governor, vowing to serve Alabama families.
Elections
Sorrell reported raising $50,027 in just 12 days, setting a new fundraising record for the office.
News
Alabama Arise and CWA reached a milestone agreement, reflecting a collaborative, values-driven negotiation process and shared commitment to justice and equity.
Opinion
In a time when good news in healthcare feels hard to come by, this law is a bright spot.
News
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association launched their second annual Black Belt Road Trip Photo Contest, celebrating summer fun across the region.