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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Bill Morris announces candidacy for Alabama HD50
Campaign finance reports show Tuberville, other frontrunners still raising far more
Congressional challenger Case Dixon calls on Gary Palmer to sign Epstein files petition
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Kenneth Paschal for HD73
Dobson, Sorrell detail August fundraising in secretary of state race
- Governor
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
Sen. Britt announces the 2026 Senate Youth Program application opening
Gov. Ivey appoints John Young as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
Gov. Ivey urges students to “be bold” in back-to-school video message
- Legislature
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
Stubbs named vice chair of House County and Municipal Government Committee
Lawmakers warned of rising Alabama SNAP costs at budget hearing
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
Advocates push for cancer research and prevention as funding debate hits House
Sen. Britt looks to repeal D.C. law that combats police brutality, increases transparency
Orange Beach public records request to start from scratch
Sen. Britt chairs committee hearing for district judge nominees
Rep. Sewell celebrates Space Command Headquarters locating in Huntsville
- Education
Birmingham Promise receives grant from KPMG US Foundation
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster kids
PARCA: Alabama high-poverty districts show gains in third-grade reading
Opinion | The answer to our public schools issues is sitting right there
Summer reading gains highlight the Literacy Act’s impact on students
- Health
PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs
Veterans Resource Center Board talks operational plans at inaugural meeting
Alabama Department of Public Health confirms case of measles
Opinion | New blood tests that detect cancer at early stages could save countless lives
Tuberville convenes veteran mental health hearing on alternative therapies
- Opinion
Opinion | Lawsuit against state athletic association seems like a longshot
Opinion | Dustin Beaty’s redemption tale crumbles under records tying him to opioid supply
Opinion | The Epstein victims are talking and the Trump defenders are scrambling
Opinion | Despite criticism, AHSAA transfer rules necessary to curtail illegal recruiting
Opinion | Our open US Senate seat will be a big race
Courts
Gov. Kay Ivey and Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter filed an injunction challenging the AHSAA's ban on CHOOSE Act student-athletes competing after transfers.
Featured Opinion
There is no legal ground for the state to stand on in a lawsuit against the AHSAA.
Courts
A judge heard arguments today on whether to dismiss the case regarding the Autauga County Metro Jail, which was evacuated due to mold.
Congress
Advocates engaged federal lawmakers and pushed for increased cancer research and prevention funding amid the House's appropriations bill debate.
Congress
Britt joined colleagues to repeal legislation improving transparency and combating brutality, claiming it contributed to a "crime problem" in the city.
News
A Neo-confederate group with a controversial mission held monthly meetings at an Ozark Lutheran church, despite the Lutheran Church's clear stance against racism.
Featured Opinion
Four House Republicans want the full Epstein file, unredacted. Their GOP colleagues, including those from Alabama, are trying to stop them and stop justice.
Elections
Campaign finance reports filed covering August donations continued to highlight which 2026 races are likely to be competitive.
Featured Opinion
State lawmakers' attempt to eliminate the AHSAA rule would open the transfer portal in Alabama and destroy high school sports in the state.
Opinion
We all knew that this 2026 election year was going to be a big year in Alabama politics.
Featured Opinion
Leonard Leo’s billion-dollar network fuels Alabama’s AG race, part of a nationwide drive to dominate courts and rule the law.
Featured Opinion
There is no way to win for Alabama Republicans trying to redraw state senate maps. They rigged the game against themselves.
Economy
On Wednesday, the Senate Tourism Committee gave a favorable report that would allow fantasy sports contests to be played legally in Alabama. House Bill...
Legislature
The Alabama House of Representatives passed a constitutional amendment revising and rewriting the section of the Alabama 1901 Constitution dealing with the judiciary on...
Featured Opinion
Alabama did it. Once again, the state that remains in perpetual-stupid-repeat has passed an unconstitutional abortion bill that’ll be brutally aborted by federal courts...
Economy
U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, introduced new legislation to offer financial and technical support to farmers and producers impacted by President Donald Trump’s ongoing...
National
The Southern Poverty Law Center announced on Tuesday the formation of a Voting Rights Practice Group focused on fighting voter suppression, voter disenfranchisement and...
News
The Alabama Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy is changing its name to The Alabama Campaign for Adolescent Sexual Health (Alabama Campaign) in an effort...
News
U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), in observance of National Police Week, today commemorated the two Alabama law enforcement officers who lost their lives in...
News
Monday, U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal police officers on the occasion of National...
Governor
After a lengthy debate, the Alabama Senate passed the strictest abortion ban in the country. House Bill 314 was sponsored by State Rep. Terri...
