Legislature
Lawmakers advanced 753 bills through the 2026 Regular Session, addressing criminal justice, tax policy, and dredging regulations as budget deliberations continued.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Financial records indicate Allen campaign funded Wahl ballot challenge
Alabama Grocers Association endorses Caroleene Dobson for Secretary of State
Opinion | The anti-American stench of closed primaries
Alabama House candidate arrested on arson charges
Alabama Republican Assembly endorses Case Dixon in CD6
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs law opening classroom doors to Alabama veterans
Gov. Ivey awards grant for program to help prison inmates end drug addictions
Governor appoints Rex Vaughn to chair Madison County Commission
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
- Legislature
Senate committee OKs church disruption penalties bill
Senate committee advances bill to rename Gulf of Mexico despite Democratic pushback
Gov. Ivey signs law opening classroom doors to Alabama veterans
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Seven
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
- Economy
Austal, Poarch Creeks sign agreement, will expand Alabama shipbuilding capacity
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
- National
SCOTUS refuses to hear case which struck down anti-panhandling laws
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
- Education
Opinion | Would someone please take a stand for public education?
House OKs tax exemptions for Alabama nonprofits, community groups
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
- Health
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Would someone please take a stand for public education?
Opinion | Nathaniel Ledbetter is the man of the House
Opinion | Alabama’s moment: why carbon capture, storage can make our state a national energy leader
Opinion | Legal reform works. The proof is right next door
Opinion | Eileen Gu’s olympic level hypocrisy
Education
Public schools do a fantastic job educating our kids. And it's past time we all started pushing back on the con men claiming otherwise.
Health
Alabama hospitals outperformed national baselines in three of four infection categories, highlighting improvements in statewide patient care practices.
Legislature
The Senate County and Municipal Government Committee advanced a bill creating felony penalties and civil remedies for intentionally disrupting religious services
Legislature
Lawmakers voted Tuesday to align Alabama with federal naming conventions, adopting the name Gulf of America despite concerns over historical accuracy.
Education
Lawmakers unanimously supported measures granting tax exemptions to various education, youth services and community development organizations.
News
The annual contest highlighted Alabama’s natural landscapes and wildlife, featuring winning images from 10 categories that will join a 2026 traveling exhibit.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey provided $598,000 for intensive drug treatment programs at eight Alabama prisons to help inmates overcome addiction and reduce future crimes.
Governor
A native of Madison County and longtime farm operator, Vaughn succeeded retiring Chairman Mac McCutcheon following his appointment by Governor Kay Ivey.
Elections
Campaign filings reveal $20,000 payment to attorney who drafted challenge against former ALGOP Chairman and lieutenant governor candidate John Wahl.
Economy
A partnership between PCI and Austal will expand the company's shipbuilding capacity in the region.
Opinion
The choice before Alabama is clear. We can lead, or we can watch others claim the benefits.
Opinion
Florida's 2023 legal reform package sparked significant insurance premium reductions while Alabama's market faced rising litigation-driven claims and surging costs.
Opinion
In China, an athlete would never be allowed to compete under another nation’s flag. Here, our citizens are free.
Featured Opinion
A reflection on truth, advocacy and why responsible journalism remains essential to preserving public trust and the health of democracy.
Congress
Democratic lawmakers demanded a federal investigation after the IRS shared confidential information belonging to 47,000 taxpayers with the Department of Homeland Security.
Party politics
Stan Cooke announced his candidacy for Alabama Republican Party chairman Friday, vowing to unify the organization and advance an "America First" agenda.
Local news
City officials will honor local students and businesses February 21 during a community celebration featuring a giveaway of 14 tree species.
Elections
Lawrence County Republicans backed Dr. Angelo Mancuso’s primary candidacy, opposing efforts to remove him from House District 7 ballot.
Featured Opinion
A restructuring bill raises urgent questions about political power, historical integrity and who decides Alabama’s official story.
Featured Opinion
Alabama keeps trying abstinence-only sex ed. It has failed spectacularly. So we're going to try it more.
News
The House of Representatives pulled a bill to appoint PSC members amid uncertain Senate support and intensified constituent concerns
News
State representatives authorized a $100,000 electronic system Thursday for legal guardians to opt into notifications for a minor's traffic infractions.
Governor
The Child Predator Death Penalty Act, a major priority for conservative leaders, has the potential to shift broader legal precedents regarding executions.