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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
Opinion | 99 problems, but the pledge ain’t one
Alabama Democratic Party convenes to reorganize August 8
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
- Opinion
Courts
A judge dismissed the eligibility challenge on jurisdictional grounds, leaving Alabama’s seven-year requirement untested before November’s governor’s race.
Courts
Court dismissed the challenge, but Alabama still deserves an answer on whether its Constitution can be enforced before voters decide.
Courts
The ruling left Tuberville’s eligibility unresolved as Jones and plaintiffs vowed to keep pressing questions about his Alabama residency.
Featured Opinion
As prediction markets take hold in Alabama, it's another revenue hit to the state, which refuses to properly regulate gambling.
Economy
Any Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger must protect reliable service, competitive access and long-term economic growth at the Port of Mobile.
News
Court says quo warranto is unavailable now, but leaves open appeal and other avenues to test Tuberville’s residency claim further.
Local news
Residents pressed for answers as unreleased police footage and ethics complaints deepened divisions at City Hall.
Education
Officials said the plan aims to move adults off the sidelines by tying credentials, training and support services directly to jobs.
Featured Opinion
A proposed contract between ADOC and a law firm will bring fresh arguments to an old controversy at Thursday's Contract Review Committee meeting.
Congress
Nominees earned spots at military, naval, Air Force and merchant marine academies after meeting academic and leadership standards.
Opinion
In both algebra and life, solving problems requires both patience and dogged persistence. It takes determination.
Elections
Alabama’s real election crisis is not illegal voting, but millions of lawful citizens who believe their ballots no longer matter.
Opinion
The death of a 6-year-old, who was asleep in her bed, should tell us that gun violence issues are more complicated than we pretend.
Economy
A proposed railroad merger could reshape Alabama’s economy, but unanswered questions about competition and service demanded closer scrutiny.
Opinion
“He could sell snow cones to Eskimos.” Nothing could be more true if some of the Eskimos are a handful of Alabama legislators and...
Opinion
One of the titanium pillars of our constitution that has clearly distinguished us from other free societies is our First Amendment. The First Amendment...
Legislature
On Sunday afternoon, Alabamians protesting the abortion ban bill recently passed by 25 white Republican men in the Alabama Senate and signed into law...
Featured Opinion
Speak up. After last week’s abortion ruling, and the surrounding outrage, I continue to hear from people who want to know what they can...
Legislature
The Alabama House of Representatives voted Wednesday to concur with changes made by the Senate to a bill that would require the Pledge of...
Governor
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey asked that flags be flown at half-staff Monday to mourn the loss of Auburn Police Department Officer William Buechner, who...
Elections
Reports are that a bill to make it easier for minor party candidates and independents to get ballot access likely will not even get...
Economy
On Monday, Gov. Kay Ivey announced record-breaking tourism statistics for 2018. The tourism industry attracted 27.7 million visitors in 2018, a million more than...
Environment
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced Friday she has given initial approval to move forward with development and implementation of 15 projects from the Gulf...