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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
- Legislature
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Seven
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Economy
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
- National
SCOTUS refuses to hear case which struck down anti-panhandling laws
Sen. Britt celebrates new U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama
Sen. Britt pushes for expanded women’s heart health screenings
Alabama politicians respond to Trump beginning a war with Iran
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
- Education
Rick Pate receives the Alabama School Nutrition Association’s Friend of the Year award
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs
Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families
- Health
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Alabama AG urges AMA to disavow hormonal treatments for trans minors
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama’s moment: why carbon capture and storage can make our state a national energy leader
Opinion | Legal reform works. The proof is right next door
Opinion | When journalism forgets its purpose
Opinion | America is at war. Does the reason really matter?
Opinion | Montgomery’s public safety strategy shows why local governance matters
Congress
President Donald Trump campaigned on “no new wars.” Now Alabama Republicans are praising his decision to begin “major combat operations” in Iran.
Courts
The high court rejected Alabama's request to overturn prior verdicts, ruling that Alabama's anti-begging laws are unconstitutional.
Featured Opinion
A reflection on truth, advocacy and why responsible journalism remains essential to preserving public trust and the health of democracy.
Featured Opinion
The U.S. president launched the country into war from the comfort of his beach club, starting a conflict in Iran for no discernible reason.
Congress
Senator Katie Britt attended the investiture of Harold D. Mooty III, who secured the most bipartisan support of any 119th Congress nominee.
Education
The Alabama School Nutrition Association named Commissioner Rick Pate its Friend of the Year for helping provide students with millions of locally grown meals.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Bill Britt, Susan Britt and Josh Moon examine education policy, prison reform and escalating Republican ballot disputes.
Opinion
Local governments across Alabama share the same objective as state leaders: safer communities.
Education
Governor Kay Ivey shared a video message Friday encouraging Alabama students to embrace reading as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.
Opinion
We might be better off without them, but as long as one party holds power, we need another to slow it down.
Opinion
Six centuries ago, a small contingent of English soldiers used discipline and resolve to defeat a French force 25 times its size.
Opinion
Could an $800 million investment overcome the structural financial crises currently threatening Alabama’s rural hospitals?
Elections
Why should taxpayers be forced to pay tens of millions of dollar for primary elections in which they can't participate?
Opinion
If you find yourself in a season of pruning right now, don’t rush it or fight it.
Featured Opinion
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The first controversy has arrived for new Alabama State University president Quinton Ross. Ross and ASU are drawing...
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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter One said the same-sex marriage decision would lead to kids being encouraged to practice sodomy in kindergarten and...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Republican Party’s Steering Committee met for three hours in a closed meeting Wednesday night at the...
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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Several more women have come forward levying accusations against U.S. Senate hopeful Roy Moore, whom they accuse of...
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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore headlined an invite-only fundraising event at the home of an Auburn Republican while...
Featured Opinion
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday morning, a candidate for U.S. Senate threatened to sue his state’s largest newspaper group. By Wednesday...
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By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore and Fox News host Sean Hannity resolved their dispute after Hannity said the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Roy Moore’s attorney Phillip Jauregui and Moore campaign Chairman Bill Armistead provided the media with documents showing that...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Republican Party Establishment in Washington has challenged Roy Moore to prove that he is not a sexual...