Elections
A recent poll by the Alabama Farmers Federation finds Tommy Tuberville and Jeff Sessions in a statistical dead heat for U.S. Senate. The poll...
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- Elections
Doug Jones holds quasi-virtual debate with absent Tuberville
Alabama unveils America 250 “I Voted” stickers for 2026 election
Alabama Democrats expand grassroots organizing
NFIB PAC backs Corey Hill for Alabama agriculture commissioner
NFIB Alabama endorses Katherine Robertson, 111 legislative candidates
- Governor
- Legislature
- Economy
- National
Britt secures $128,000 for new city of Montevallo police patrol cars
Britt celebrates President Trump’s signing of the Clergy Act
Senator Britt calls for US to “use economic firepower” to end war in Ukraine
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt
- Education
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Alabama’s specialty schools have opened admission
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
Troy University Everett Symposium focuses on ethical AI use
- Health
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
- Opinion
Legislature
The ruling vacated Thomas Vernor’s guilty plea and 12-year sentence, returning all three child sex abuse charges to trial.
Elections
Jones pressed Tuberville’s record on veterans, Medicaid and stock trades while arguing Alabama voters deserved answers before Election Day.
Education
The funding backs a new civic leadership institute at Auburn and support for Alabama’s recently established health care sciences school.
State
The Alabama League recognized city leaders who completed state-mandated coursework aimed at strengthening local governance and community service.
Legislature
The National Federation of Independent Business honored Senator Arthur Orr for his legislative voting record and recently endorsed his reelection campaign.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Featured Opinion
Governor
The governor cited concerns over direct evidence as longtime advocates, including former prosecutors and officials, continued pushing for a new trial.
Elections
Alabama Democratic Party chair Bobby Singleton detailed plans for community outreach and fundraising work while urging Alabama Democrats to mobilize voters.
Agriculture
The small business group cited the Douglas mayor’s farm, grocery and local government experience in backing his agriculture commissioner bid.
Congress
Officials said the federal funding would replace aging vehicles, reduce maintenance needs and improve officer safety with updated technology.
News
Auburn legend Charles Barkley says legalized sports betting and a state lottery could generate revenue for Alabama’s public school system.
Opinion
I believe John the Baptist’s answer compels us to support candidates who resist the abuse of authority, false accusations and greed.
Elections
As Alabama’s election approaches, voters should judge candidates’ promises of faithful, honest service against the campaigns they have actually conducted.
Elections
The Republicans' sudden concern over the grocery tax is proof that we can fix Alabama's government by fixing Alabama's voting.
Elections
Tommy Tuberville has once again waded into the data center debate. And once again, he's likely to regret it.
News
Too little, too late, advocates for criminal justice reform say to promises for reform by the Alabama Department of Corrections following a second inmate...
Elections
A new poll commissioned by Jeff Sessions’ campaign shows the former U.S. Senator with a commanding lead over his Republican rivals heading into the...
Courts
Wednesday, the Executive Director of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama Sonny Brasfield told county commissioners that sentencing reform in 2015 has shifted...
National
Tuesday, House Democrats unveiled two formal articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump (R). Alabama Republican leaders dismissed the Democratic efforts as an...
News
Members of the U.S. Senate could vote as early as this week on two bipartisan bills meant to help prevent child abuse and neglect...
News
Monday, a new academic study showed that coal has a tremendous positive impact on Alabama’s economy. M. Keivan Deravi, Ph. D., of Economic Research...
Elections
Earlier today, Secretary of State John H. Merrill met with representatives from Facebook and Twitter to ensure Alabama is prepared for the 2020 election...
Featured Opinion
One of the really good guys in Alabama government took over the reigns as President of the Alabama Association of County Commissioners this summer....
Opinion
“Houston, we have a problem” was a phrase coined on April 14, 1970 by John Swigert, Jr. and James Lowell on U.S.’s Apollo 13 moon...