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From expanded police immunity to the Trans Erasure Act, these bills threaten civil liberties, immigrant rights, and burden hemp and education programs.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- 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
Alabama politicians respond to Trump beginning a war with Iran
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
Rep. Aderholt to host Passport Fair in Florence
Alabama Sens. Britt and Tuberville decry Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs
Southern Research secures $2 million for scientific expansion projects
- Education
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
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
- 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
Congress
President Donald Trump campaigned on “no new wars.” Now Alabama Republicans are praising his decision to begin “major combat operations” in Iran.
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.
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.
Legislature
Elections
Why should taxpayers be forced to pay tens of millions of dollar for primary elections in which they can't participate?
Health
The Alabama Senate advanced a bill eliminating cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, and the measure now heads to Governor Kay Ivey.
Governor
The House passed legislation to rename the cabinet-level agency within the governor's office.
Health
Lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to distribute millions in settlement funds to state agencies and organizations fighting the addiction crisis.
Education
Lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Thursday banning screen time for children under age 2 in publicly funded early-learning centers.
Opinion
If you find yourself in a season of pruning right now, don’t rush it or fight it.
Featured Opinion
There is no one—aside from a few morbid freaks—who wants to see Charles Burton put to death at the hands of the state.
Featured Opinion
Alabama’s ethics laws rely heavily on disclosure and public trust. When reports leave key questions unanswered, voters are left to interpret the record themselves.
Opinion
The bill strengthens consumer protections and address the rapid spread of illicit digital material created by artificial intelligence.
Congress
Sewell proposed aiding Americans caught in the Medicaid coverage gap, cutting dollar for dollar tax credits for private school scholarships.
National
Lawmakers and experts warn that Trump administration cuts to NOAA and NWS threaten severe weather forecasting capacity amid an active tornado season.
Courts
A judicial decision removes ADPH’s authority over midwifery care, enabling birth centers to operate under the state Board of Midwifery’s oversight.
Featured Opinion
State Republicans seem ready to hand the governor's race to Tommy Tuberville. History says the race is wide open.
Courts
Alabama residents are challenging a statute allowing game wardens to search private property without a warrant.
Elections
A fiscal conservative and Finance and Taxation committee chair, Albritton is seeking another term to continue his focus on budget stewardship and local infrastructure...
Congress
In a bipartisan effort, the bill would require a warning label on social media to warn users of mental health risks and provide resources.
Local news
The city of Mobile and Oak View Group leaders broke ground on Mobile Arena, a world-class Gulf Coast entertainment venue set to open in...
Courts
Bowden, a former JAG officer and longtime Covington County judge, fills the vacancy created by Bill Lewis’s elevation to the state Supreme Court.