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As library funding becomes a weapon of political control, Republican Party Chairman John Wahl is leading a dangerous campaign against intellectual freedom.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- Governor
- Legislature
House passes bill aimed at discretion, fairness in parole revocation procedures
Legislature passes Alabama Law Enforcement Officers’ Family Scholarship
Committee approves 200k legal defense in excessive force case
Bill reshaping Archives board primed for final vote
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Eleven
- Economy
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
Alabama earns top honors in national CiCi Awards
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
- National
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”
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
- Education
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
UA students sue university over suspended student publications
- 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
Courts
A former Birmingham sports anchor and former regional director for Senator Tommy Tuberville was arrested last week on public corruption charges.
Economy
An Alabama hemp store owner is down to his last chance to stay open under strict new licensing laws.
State
Davis, one of Birmingham's first Black attorneys, was a trailblazing civil rights advocate who fought against segregation and voter suppression.
Local news
The $2.4 million pilot program offers unhoused men temporary units and wraparound services to assist their transition to permanent housing.
Legislature
SB54 would give the state parole board authority to reconsider parole revocations for minor parole violations or new charges that are dismissed.
Featured Opinion
Congress
The Alabama congresswoman will discuss the impact of more than $8 billion in federal funds and brief legislators on recent congressional developments.
Opinion
It is not enough for Hoover to sustain. We need to lead.
News
The Associated General Contractors of America recognized the Marathon Electrical Contractors safety director for his exceptional leadership and innovation.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines how power, legitimacy and silence allow harm to thrive in modern politics.
Legislature
Legislation to give political leaders greater control over the self-appointing Archives board advanced rapidly through the Statehouse last week.
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.
Opinion
Former Representative Mike Ball reflects on faith, loss and why independence—not party loyalty—ultimately shaped his path through politics.
Elections
Rep. Adline Clarke keeps on fighting for voting rights, no matter how hopeless that fight seems at times. This week, she finally got a...
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.
Congress
The legislation passed the Senate on Monday and now progresses to the U.S. House. It aims to protect Alabama’s fishermen and combat cartel-backed poachers.
Legislature
State lawmakers are planning another attempt to mandate weekly national anthem broadcasts or performances in K-12 public schools.
Elections
Mendheim announced his 2026 reelection bid, emphasizing his commitment to conservative principles and strict interpretation of the law.
Congress
Britt joined colleagues to send a letter to Trump, urging his administration to reverse the PLA mandate finalized last December.
Party politics
The ALGOP Summer Dinner is an annual Alabama political event and is expected to draw Republican leaders and activists from across the state.