Elections
Lawrence County Republicans backed Dr. Angelo Mancuso’s primary candidacy, opposing efforts to remove him from House District 7 ballot.
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- Elections
- Governor
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
Gov. Ivey signs the Devinee Rooney and John Wesley Holt Safe Streets Act
Faith leaders, family to march on State Capitol urging clemency for Sonny Burton
- Legislature
Pledge, prayer period could soon be mandated in Alabama schools
Pro Tem Gudger announces “Power To The People Act,” expanding PSC to seven elected seats
Committee advances Senate bill targeting property title fraud
House committee passes bill to allow rounding of cash transactions amid penny shortage
Legislature OKs disabled veteran home purchase legislation
- Economy
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Retail giant expands baby departments, adds products at Alabama stores
Small business optimism dips as sales improve but costs rise
Mercedes agrees to post notices about workers’ rights under NLRB settlement
New NFIB Jobs Report shows uptick in employment
- National
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Sen. Britt celebrates former BSC campus chosen as new USCG training center
Navy to open major defense industrial facility in Alabama
Senate passes bill to protect online privacy for young users
Rep. Sewell votes for Iran War Powers Resolution
- Education
Opinion | A decade of strengthening public schools through educational choice
House committee advances bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in schools
Troy University hosts $10,000 pitch competition and business workshops
Opinion | Would someone please take a stand for public education?
House OKs tax exemptions for Alabama nonprofits, community groups
- Health
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
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
- Opinion
Opinion | A party like it’s 1986
Opinion | A decade of strengthening public schools through educational choice
Opinion | Political parties never win when they protect power instead of listening to voters
Opinion | The cost–benefit analysis of mercy in capital punishment
Opinion | Alabama GOP resolutions revive the Founders’ warning on factions
News
SB360 expands PSC seats, preserves voter oversight, and shows how republican government works when lawmakers heed public concerns.
Local news
A Venezuelan native, Douaihi has warned that Alabama's library fight echoes the rise of that authoritarian government.
Legislature
Alabama voters would ultimately have to approve the constitutional amendment if it clears the Senate.
Legislature
Garlan Gudger proposed expanding the Alabama Public Service Commission to seven elected seats while prohibiting utility rate increases through 2029.
Elections
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones tossed his support behind ending the straight-ticket voting option in Alabama.
Opinion
Congress
Representative Robert Aderholt confirmed the manufacturing firm Hadrian partnered with the Navy to bolster the defense supply chain in northwest Alabama.
Elections
Gentry has pledged to work closely with manufacturers, utilities and communities to ensure Alabama “remains strong, affordable and open for business."
Economy
The retailer introduced redesigned baby departments in select Alabama stores to simplify shopping for expecting families through curated displays and expert guidance.
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers sent a measure to the governor Tuesday to help disabled veterans secure home loans by adjusting debt-to-income ratio calculations.
Economy
Small business optimism dipped in February as owners navigated rising costs and competition, though sales and profit trends reached multiyear highs.
Featured Opinion
When one political party becomes too powerful, the first inclination is to protect that power. It always leads to failure.
Opinion
The political calculus can be unforgiving: show mercy and risk criticism; refuse and face little political consequence.
Featured Opinion
ALGOP resolutions on drag shows, closed primaries, and data centers raise deeper questions about factional power and constitutional liberty.
Featured Opinion
Nationwide protests against Donald Trump and rightwing extremism have been successful but lacked a clear purpose. Voting should be that purpose.
Featured Opinion
A restructuring bill raises urgent questions about political power, historical integrity and who decides Alabama’s official story.
Featured Opinion
Alabama keeps trying abstinence-only sex ed. It has failed spectacularly. So we're going to try it more.
News
The House of Representatives pulled a bill to appoint PSC members amid uncertain Senate support and intensified constituent concerns
News
State representatives authorized a $100,000 electronic system Thursday for legal guardians to opt into notifications for a minor's traffic infractions.
Governor
The Child Predator Death Penalty Act, a major priority for conservative leaders, has the potential to shift broader legal precedents regarding executions.
Legislature
Lawmakers advanced legislation to grant political leaders control over board appointments, sparking concerns about the removal of two Black members.
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation requiring age verification for app downloads, drawing support from tech giants despite concerns over practical enforcement and constitutional challenges.
Governor
Governor Kay Ivey established a new board Thursday to oversee the secure and ethical deployment of artificial intelligence across Alabama's executive branch agencies.
Health
The Alabama Hospital Association honored longtime leader L. Keith Granger for his decades of dedication to hospital quality and patient safety.