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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, June 27, 2017, US District Judge Myron H. Thompson declared the mental health care system in...
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Jones makes it official: Alabama deserves a governor who lives in the state
State Rep. Kenneth Paschal endorsed by Business Council of Alabama
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Brock Colvin for HD26
Doug Jones files paperwork to run for Alabama governor in 2026
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses lawmakers for 2026 election cycle
- Governor
- Legislature
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
Wes Allen backs bill to protect voter data and lower the cost of Alabama’s voter list
- Economy
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
- National
AG backs Jefferson County Commission in racial gerrymandering case
Rep. Sewell announces $5.8M for disaster recovery in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District
Assistant Secretary for Health, Sen. Tuberville condemn pediatric gender-affirming care
Sen. Tuberville criticizes provision letting senators sue the federal government
Sen. Britt reintroduces bipartisan bill to bolster maternal health research
- Education
Troy University chancellor announces his retirement plan
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
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Elections
In a campaign video, Jones said Alabamians deserve a governor who won't treat the state "like a rest stop."
Local news
Birmingham and One Roof will host a homelessness symposium to unite services, highlight progress and coordinate a stronger, citywide response.
Courts
In a new filing, Marshall claimed the court "invented racial targets" and ignored the presumption that officials acted in good faith.
Featured Opinion
The former U.S. senator faces significant disadvantages, but cracks in Republican dominance offer a glimmer of hope.
Local news
A major system failure shut down businesses and endangered vulnerable residents, highlighting critical infrastructure needs in rural Alabama.
News
Seventy years after Rosa Parks’ arrest, civil rights luminaries and descendants will gather in Alabama to honor the movement’s legacy.
Economy
Governor Kay Ivey urged Alabamians to nominate local makers and innovators for national recognition during the upcoming 2026 Small Business Week.
Public safety
To reduce congestion and improve safety, Alabama officials announced they will suspend interstate lane closures for the holiday.
Elections
The Alabama Farmers Federation endorsed incumbent Rep. Brock Colvin, praising his support for local agriculture and rural communities.
Economy
A filing outlines commitments to stabilize environmental and plant-related rate factors while seeking Public Service Commission approval for cost-offset measures.
Opinion
Giving thanks notes that whatever success or achievement an individual or nation may have obtained was not accomplished alone.
Opinion
The president of the Alabama Public Service Commission argues that massive tech facilities must pay their own way to protect ratepayers.
Featured Opinion
It is not effective governance to simply pass legislation. A better test is how a lawmaker has affected his constituency and the state.
Opinion
We must engage in new and innovative medical research to unlock answers that remain hidden.
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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, a Republican candidate for governor, is leading the pack in terms of donations to...
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By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There will be an actual race for Alabama’s Attorney General’s office. With the opening round of campaign finance...
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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter In his bid to keep his post, appointed incumbent Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has raised nearly $130,000...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, June 30 The Alabama Political Reporter (APR) spoke at length with former US Attorney Doug Jones who...
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By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter State Representative William Ainsworth (R-Guntersville) currently leads the way in funds raised for the Lieutenant Governor race. Ainsworth...
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By Sam Mattison Alabama Political Reporter June’s financial disclosures showed some early leaders in fundraising in several State House races around Alabama. The deadline...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, July 6, 2017, over half of the candidates for Senate were on hand for the Christian Citizen...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, July 6, 2017 state Representative Rich Wingo (R from Tuscaloosa) announced that he will seek a new...
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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Former House Speaker Mike Hubbard – facing four years in a State penitentiary – is another step closer...