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- Elections
Justice Brad Mendheim announces bid for new term on Alabama Supreme Court
Myrex, Hollingsworth likely headed to runoff in HD12 GOP race
ALGOP announces candidates for HD13 special election Republican primary
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses Jay Mitchell in AG campaign
Will Boyd’s campaign welcomes Vision Blue Strategies as national consultant
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper
Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB
Gov. Ivey deploys search and rescue team to Texas
Opinion | Reappointing Gwathney would be a grave mistake for Alabama justice
Gov. Ivey praises results of Montgomery Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit
- Legislature
State lawmakers will try again to require national anthem weekly in public schools
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
Rep. Phillip Ensler announces decision not to seek reelection
Lawmakers continue pursuit to push joint custody
- Economy
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey
Sloss Tech Pitch Competition winner awarded $50K to grow innovative startup
Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
- National
Sen. Britt celebrates bill to address snapper, tuna poaching clearing Senate
Sen. Britt leads GOP push to rescind Biden PLA rule, citing cost and competition concerns
New website provides state-by-state info on detrimental effects of “Big, Beautiful Bill”
Rep. Sewell announces $25M public transportation grant for Birmingham, Jefferson County
Rep. Sewell honors the legacy of John Lewis ahead of fifth anniversary of his passing
- Education
Jim Purcell recognized with SHEEO’s 2025 Exceptional Leader Award
Alabama expands nationally recognized First Class Pre-K with 58 new classrooms
Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration release $7 billion in withheld education funding
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax
Alabama’s anti-DEI law is chilling university instruction, court documents show
- Health
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Renewal Project announces statewide launch
EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
- Opinion
Opinion | John Wahl’s censorship crusade betrays real conservative values
Opinion | If SCOTUS won’t stop a lawless president, it should at least explain why
Opinion | The big bill had wins, but conservatives are right to worry
Opinion | Tommy Tuberville will waltz to governor in a cakewalk
Opinion | Your movie heroes haven’t gone woke. You joined a cult
Featured Opinion
As library funding becomes a weapon of political control, Republican Party Chairman John Wahl is leading a dangerous campaign against intellectual freedom.
News
Federal agents raided Colt Grill BBQ & Spirits in Foley, with an indictment unsealed alleging a scheme to hire undocumented workers across their restaurants.
News
Federal agents alleged drug trafficking, but advocates countered that the operation was a "false flag" to meet deportation demands.
News
Senator Arthur Orr said legislators “will need to find the money” as the federal government reduces funding for SNAP administrative costs.
Prisons
Advocates challenge Alabama’s proposed parole guidelines, urging fairer scoring, transparency and some additions to better reflect rehabilitation and public safety.
News
Major upgrades recently completed at Foster’s Ferry Public Boat Ramp addressed drainage, enhancing the experience for Tuscaloosa County's outdoor enthusiasts.
Education
Purcell’s three decades of dedication to public service and higher education leadership across five states earned him the prestigious 2025 Exceptional Leader Award.
News
Federal agencies raided 14 Alabama locations Tuesday, targeting a resident indicted for bank fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.
Featured Opinion
The Supreme Court has tended to give Trump a pass to do whatever he wants—and the court has refused to say why.
Featured Opinion
Despite bipartisan victories in the package, rising federal debt raises valid concerns for fiscal conservatives who see long-term consequences ahead.
Featured Opinion
If you are a betting person, I would bet on Coach Tommy Tuberville swapping his political title from senator to governor.
Featured Opinion
Rightwingers are mad because Superman went woke with a message of compassion for all humans. But the Man of Steel hasn't changed. They have.
News
A controversial bill that would exempt a class of “economic development professionals” from having to register with the state as lobbyists appears to have...
News
Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted to concur with the conference committee version of the Education Trust Fund budget. The House also passed...
News
Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council voted 6-3 to commit $90 million over 30 years towards a controversial renovation of the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center...
News
Two companion bills needed to balance the General Fund Budget and keep Alabama’s Medicaid Agency solvent still need to be passed in the Alabama...
Elections
Tuesday, voters in House District 21 went to the polls and elected Republican Rex Reynolds in the special election. Former police chief Rex Reynolds...
Featured Opinion
Every constitutional statewide office is up for election this year. Just like the governor’s office you can serve two consecutive four-year terms and then...
National
Monday, March 26, Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, called on the Senate to pass his bill, the Save Local Business Act. “Given the recent developments...
News
From the start, the backers of HB317 — an ethics bill that offers a reporting exemption to full-time and part-time “economic developers” — have...
News
Everyone in Alabama, it seems, has a Milton McGregor story. The casino owner and longtime political kingmaker passed away on Saturday, and since that...
