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- Elections
Secretary of state praises bill codifying Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Cindy Myrex for House of Representatives
Heath Allbright wins Alabama House District 11 Republican primary
Cindy Myrex qualifies for Alabama State House District 12 race
Clint Hollingsworth qualifies for House District 12 special election
- Governor
- Legislature
Secretary of state praises bill codifying Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Lawmakers pass bill to expand police immunity in waning minutes of session
Bill to politicize Archives board fails on final day of session
Gov. Ivey signs major hemp, CBD restrictions into law despite calls for veto
Rep. Bolton receives 2025 Shroud Award for “deadest bill” of the session
- Economy
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
Alabama launches Development Fund to drive long-term economic growth
- National
Britt speaks on Senate floor to rally support for bipartisan child care bill
Trump administration cuts $44 million from Birmingham Biotechnology Hub
Tuberville introduces bill to expand VA coverage of vehicle disability modifications
Sen. Britt challenges current pharmacy benefit structure
Medical cannabis company files federal lawsuit against AMCC
- Education
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
Charter commission talks HBCU collaborations, hears school proposals
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Opinion | Harvard’s hotbed of antisemitic hate must be ended
Opinion | It was a terrible session for the masses, if you care about that sort of thing
Opinion | Failure to extend overtime tax takes money out of taxpayer pockets
Opinion | HB445 and the nose-growing narratives
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
News
His death on September 15, 1963, was overshadowed by the church bombing, but his story is finally being told.
State
To overcome the typical gaming obstacles and finally get a gambling bill passed, the Poarch Creek Indians are taking a new approach.
Elections
Secretary of State Wes Allen praised a new law that requires using the state's AVID database and removes ERIC for maintaining voter rolls.
Congress
Rep. Terri Sewell criticized the decision to cancel the award, which was intended to boost AI-driven biotechnology and create jobs in the city.
Congress
Her bipartisan bill seeks to expand tax credits and support for families and businesses to address the national child care crisis.
Legislature
A bill to increase criminal and civil immunity for Alabama police officers narrowly passed the Legislature after a contentious debate on the session's final...
Legislature
Legislation seeking to grant political leaders control over appointments to the Alabama Department of Archives and History board died in the Senate.
Legislature
The new law bans smokable and Delta strain products, limits THC content, and restricts where hemp and CBD can be sold.
Featured Opinion
The collection of unpopular actions by the legislature in this session is possibly unprecedented. The question is will lawmakers pay a price.
Opinion
Why would the Alabama Legislature choose to allow a tax exemption that has done so much good for the state and its people to...
Opinion
No matter which side you fall on, it seems as though someone is misleading you because they simply didn’t get their way on this...
Economy
With bans on vape and hemp products, Alabama lawmakers staged a performative session that punished small businesses, ignored veterans, and catered to lobbyists.
News
A new Political Action Committee has been formed to fight Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey’s proposed fuel tax increase. On Wednesday, Stop the Alabama Gas...
National
The Alabama District Attorneys Association is taking steps to create a reporting system to keep track of the use of civil asset forfeiture in...
Legislature
A pre-filed bill would require agencies to seek legislative approval from Alabama lawmakers before enacting any new rule or rule change that would have...
News
State Auditor Jim Zeigler learned on Friday that his parking space was being eliminated along with the spaces for his staff. The parking places...
National
U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, announced the introduction of the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act. This legislation will give students and parents in...
Featured Opinion
Why do our people never learn? You would think that in a state where at least eight lawmakers and multiple politicos have been indicted...
Economy
Gov. Kay Ivey announced her new Rebuild Alabama Infrastructure Plan on Wednesday in Maplesville, Alabama. The plan aims to raise the state’s motor fuels...
Featured Opinion
Shortly after the Anniston Star posted a story that Washington Post Executive Editor Martin “Marty” Baron was coming to Anniston to deliver the annual...
National
The House voted 240 to 190 to pass H.R. 8 to require background checks for anyone wishing to purchase a firearm. Rep. Terri A....
