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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Court dismisses Wahl residency lawsuit after plaintiffs seek dismissal
Doug Jones backs Alabama constitutional reform, home rule
Analysis | Tuberville wins in court, but the case exposes an enforcement gap
State GOP leaders target trans House candidates
Opinion | Could Doug Jones and the Democrats actually win?
- Governor
Governor closes state offices early in nine counties ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
- Legislature
- Economy
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
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
- National
Britt touts $2 million secured for Southern Research Institute
Britt, Tuberville join call for federal investigation into Planned Parenthood funding
Figures calls for CD2 debates, Marques refuses invitation
Sewell secures $250,000 for Homewood stormwater upgrades
Strong announces $3 million Tennessee River crossing project in Decatur
- Education
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
Alabama Public Television poll shows support for PBS ties
- Health
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
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
- Opinion
Health
Rising costs, hospital closures and scarce maternity care have put health among voters’ top concern for state leaders.
Elections
Judge Monet Gaines dismissed the case with prejudice Tuesday, granting the plaintiffs’ stipulation; Wahl’s campaign called the outcome a victory.
Legislature
It’s time to clear away the thorns and do what’s right for Alabama family farmers.
Featured Opinion
Alabama politicians spend a lot of time attacking transgender people, and trans kids, while barely uttering a word about the real monsters
Elections
Responding to ACCR, Doug Jones backs greater local authority, citizen ballot initiatives, independent redistricting and a governor–lieutenant governor joint ticket.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Elections
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld dismissal without deciding residency, highlighting limits in Alabama’s process for enforcing constitutional qualifications for office.
Elections
Alabama Democrats rallied behind Allison Montgomery and Terri Osborne after the state GOP chair made disparaging remarks at a Republican women’s event.
Elections
Winning in Alabama is a tremendous uphill climb for Democrats. But boy, it sure feels like they're about to.
Economy
BBB urged storm victims to vet contractors, get written estimates and report price gouging during Isaias recovery efforts.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Alabama power struggles, campaign cash and public accountability take center stage alongside police staffing shortages and rising housing costs statewide.
Featured Opinion
A new ad campaign starting this weekend will bring an overdue spotlight to the Poarch Creeks' impact on Alabama's economy.
Opinion
Why I’ll bring back gas pump inspectors as commissioner of agriculture and industries.
Featured Opinion
Don't vote for red or blue. Be smarter than that. Vote for the candidate in every race who has the best ideas and policies.
Opinion
I believe North Alabama, as much as anywhere in this incredible nation, is capable of leading us to better days.
Legislature
The advocacy group will push grocery tax repeal, a $15-an-hour minimum wage and county authority over data center safeguards.
State
Alabama Ethics Commission says Representative Matt Simpson’s campaign can use funds for a potential defamation lawsuit over political advertisements.
Congress
The money will target culvert work near Edgewood Elementary, where officials said repeated flooding had threatened homes, streets and insurance costs.
Congress
Officials said the study will examine alignments, traffic needs and community impacts as Decatur pursues relief for crowded river routes.
Economy
Young Alabama voters report financial strain and political frustration, but most say they remain motivated to vote in November’s midterms.
Opinion
High school athletics are one of the greatest classrooms we have. But that classroom only works if we protect the values that make it...
Agriculture
State agriculture officials say evacuated animals can be housed at three sites, with veterinary inspection certificates waived during the storm.
Congress
The stops will give voters in newly added parts of the 7th District a chance to share local concerns.
Governor
Officials say the Gulf system could reach Alabama as a hurricane Friday, prompting preparations ahead of potential landfall.