Courts
The decision to approve house arrest for Timothy Vess Benton was affected by Leigh Gwathney leaving Alabama’s parole board, Judge Junkin wrote.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
House committee OKs Alabama Voting Rights Act
- Governor
- Legislature
House passes bill criminalizing improper dog tethering
Bill to close primaries moves to Senate on what could be session’s final day
Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
House OKs bill to exclude credit card transaction fees from sales tax
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
- Economy
- National
Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged”
Rep. Aderholt announces USDA rural development grants for 4th District
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
- Education
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
- Health
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | Why your dog might be smarter than you
Opinion | When elected officials stop representing—a case study
Legislature
An Alabama Senate committee approved legislation requiring voters to register with a political party to participate in primary elections.
This Matters with Bill Britt
In a new "This Matters with Bill Britt," Britt explores how harm becomes routine—hidden in systems, policies, and everyday decisions made without question.
Governor
Despite fierce pushback from agricultural groups and rural lawmakers, the Alabama House approved new standards for outside dog enclosures.
Legislature
The Alabama House unanimously passed bipartisan legislation allowing incarcerated individuals to remotely put a face and voice to their applications.
Economy
HB517 would create tax credits to loan industry professionals as CTE instructors and establishing workforce teaching certificates.
Education
The state's education savings account program closed its second-year application window on March 31 with nearly 49,000 students seeking funding.
Governor
The new legislation requires Alabama summer camps to meet strict emergency preparedness standards.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey and federal officials formalized a partnership to improve child welfare outcomes and preserve survivor benefits for Alabama youth in foster care.
Opinion
"Dogs are truly one of life’s greatest gifts and I’ve often wondered if they have more to teach us than we have to teach...
Legislature
Alabama House passes SB209, shifting public school sex education to sexual risk avoidance, adding online safety, parental notice and opt-out provisions.
Featured Opinion
Polling shows Alabama Republicans want solutions on costs, but lawmakers remain focused on cultural issues, leaving voters increasingly unheard and unrepresented.
Opinion
It is not enough for Hoover to sustain. We need to lead.
Featured Opinion
When politics becomes performance, serious problems go unaddressed. And in Alabama, the consequences are already shaping everyday lives across the state.
Opinion
A century ago, Reza Pahlavi ascended to Iran's throne, launching a modernization effort that centralized power while sacrificing political freedom.
Featured Opinion
Families in Alexander City face soaring utility bills, foul water, and failed promises while Mayor Baird touts his “impeccable record.”
Health
Scott Brunner, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, explained how compounders filled gaps during drug shortages and provided custom formulations.
News
Following the assassination, political leaders from both sides, including Alabama’s delegation, quickly condemned political violence and offered condolences.
News
Local artist-activist Ashley Edwards will join Schulman for a conversation about creating solidarity with marginalized groups.
Courts
A lawyer for Lambda Legal was indicted after being accused of making a false statement during a 2022 judicial panel investigating “judge-shopping.”
Elections
Alabama House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter and 31 other lawmakers in Alabama endorsed state Rep. Rhett Marques' run for Congress in the 1st District
Featured Opinion
Gun violence does not discriminate. There's only one way to curtail it.
Municipal elections
Centreville Mayor Mike Oakley has filed a lawsuit challenging the results of the city's August 26 mayoral election.
Elections
Nelson holds strong lead over Dixon and Messer in HD38 special GOP primary, though undecided voters remain a major factor.