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Acting Chair Joan Reynolds praised Republican legislators who led bipartisan work protecting families from rising utility costs and strengthening oversight.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama GOP moves to protect legislative seats in Madison, Limestone
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Opinion | So help me God
Opinion | We’ve witnessed the solution to Alabama’s awful government
Mancuso proposes converting Lawrence County Hospital for assisted living
- Governor
Ivey opens Alabama Academy of Honor induction ceremony
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
Alabama awards $1 million grant for Lockheed Martin’s Troy expansion
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
- Legislature
- Economy
Small business optimism dips as labor shortages persist
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
BBB warns Alabamians to look out for post-hurricane repair scams
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
- National
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt
Sen. Britt directly secures $2.2M for Samson
Sewell receives an “A” on Defend The Vote scorecard
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
- Education
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
GE Aerospace Foundation invests $1 million in workforce training
Britt plans Alabama service academy information sessions
- Health
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
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
- Opinion
State
John McMillan, the executive director of the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission, is stepping down—or maybe not.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Winning an election gives a leader power; governing brings the obligation to serve beyond supporters and answer for the results.
Courts
Justices said a lower court used the wrong law, further delaying a case that has already been postponed eight times.
Elections
Republican sources link grocery tax pledge and Tuberville pushback to efforts to defend legislative seats in Madison and Limestone counties.
Congress
Residents found doors chained and P.O. boxes dismantled weeks before the office's expected closure date—a move Sewell said threatens ballot access.
Elections
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Elections
The plan calls for a feasibility review to weigh renovation costs, senior care needs and potential jobs tied to the site.
Congress
The funding targets track repairs, signal upgrades and safer crossings across key freight corridors in Alabama and Mississippi.
Governor
Five leaders from business, law, military service and public office are set to join one of Alabama’s highest civic honors.
Environment
The 32-room mountaintop retreat added balconies, a rooftop bistro and sweeping Talladega National Forest views, with reservations opening in November.
Legislature
Families spending $1,000 monthly on qualifying groceries would save another $240 a year if lawmakers remove the remaining 2 percent tax.
Elections
Tommy Tuberville has once again waded into the data center debate. And once again, he's likely to regret it.
Opinion
Congress has set December 11 as the date when most hemp products will lose their legal standing under federal law.
Elections
Primary ballot shifts in four major counties give Alabama Republicans reason to examine their record and Democrats an opportunity to compete.
Elections
If our military is willing to make time for voting, our election systems should be ready when they do.
Featured Opinion
There's a bill to make a small change to the way taxes are collected. It would bring in more revenue and potentially create jobs.
Legislature
The Alabama House Agriculture and Forestry Committee advanced a bill limiting state environmental rules to federal standards.
Legislature
The legislation allows capital punishment for sexual crimes against children under 12, directly challenging a 2008 U.S. Supreme Court decision on non-murder offenses.
Legislature
Lawmakers spoke before the Senate in favor of shielding minors from inappropriate content, requiring parental permission for account creation.
Legislature
Lawmakers approved four contracts totalling $800,000 to hire legal representation for Department of Corrections employees in lawsuits alleging brutality.
Opinion
Alabama’s healthcare system is on life support. But the diagnosis is not terminal. And now we have a chance to begin making it better.
Opinion
Sarah and the other 26 girls deserved better. The least we can do is ensure their deaths lead to real, lasting change.
Opinion
Many Alabamians were surprised to learn current law does not always require a physician present in the emergency room, prompting a legislative effort.
Elections
The Alabama Retail PAC announced its support for dozens of candidates, including high-profile constitutional offices, who they said recognize retail's vital economic role.