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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The passage of HB317 by the Alabama House of Representatives could easily be labeled legislation by deception. Not...
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- Elections
Figures calls for CD2 debates, Marques refuses invitation
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Opinion | Ron Sparks is the public servant people say they want
Alabama Realtors PAC announces 2026 general election endorsements
Republican candidates, leadership have no answers on Trump
- 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
Alabama Arise sets roadmap for 2027 legislative priorities
Analysis | The governor has the microphone. The Legislature has the votes
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
- Economy
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
Hyundai to invest $500 million in Montgomery hybrid production
- 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
- Health
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
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
- Opinion
Opinion | Poarch Creeks show how gaming revenue can build Alabama’s economy
Opinion | The fox is guarding the hen house in Montgomery
Opinion | Stop voting for a color and vote for the best person
Opinion | Why Strong is Wrong: The case for Andrew Sneed
Opinion | Sportsmanship is not optional—it is the standard we must defend
Congress
Following barbs traded by their campaigns, Figures pressed Marques for debates, while Marques said he will not "give a platform" to the incumbent.
Economy
BBB urged storm victims to vet contractors, get written estimates and report price gouging during Isaias recovery efforts.
Congress
Lawmakers asked the HHS watchdog to review grants, contracts and health program payments.
Featured Opinion
A new ad campaign starting this weekend will bring an overdue spotlight to the Poarch Creeks' impact on Alabama's economy.
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.
Opinion
Why I’ll bring back gas pump inspectors as commissioner of agriculture and industries.
Governor
State offices in nine south Alabama counties are set to close Friday as emergency preparations continue across 40 counties.
State
State parks, marine offices, nature reserves and youth hunts faced cancellations as forecasters warned of dangerous surge, debris and wind.
Public safety
The pause will cover major routes in 10 south Alabama counties as officials urge drivers to avoid unnecessary travel during severe weather.
News
Commissioners eliminated paper-copy requirements and preserved the electronic filing deadline after objections, while postponing a request for easier public commenting.
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.
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...
Opinion
Technology stripped away small struggles that once built discipline, leaving us to wonder what convenience cost our minds.
News
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Senate has again delayed a long-awaited vote on a bill to regulate church-affiliated daycares after some...
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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter Those hoping to reform the payday lending industry marked down a win Thursday when the Senate passed a...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, there was an effort among Alabama legislators to craft a bipartisan piece of legislation to deal with...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday the Senate Health Committee voted to indefinitely carry over legislation that would have completely repealed 2012 legislation...
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By Samuel Mattison Alabama Political Reporter Gubernatorial candidate Tommy Battle said he was interested in debating sitting Gov. Kay Ivey for the upcoming election....
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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter The bill’s sponsors say Sadie Grace Andrew’s death won’t be in vain and her legacy will be one...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Congressman John H. Buchanan Jr. died on Monday March 5 at the age of 89. Buchanan was...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey commented on the shooting death at Birmingham City school, Huffman High School. “I...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Controversy still clings to HB317, also known as The Alabama Jobs Enhancement Act, despite the substitute added Tuesday...