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By Bill and Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter Recently appointed Senator Luther Strange, only a few months into his new job, has potentially committed...
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- Elections
Officials mum on voter reassignment after SCOTUS clears Alabama map
Analysis | Allen still stands, yet Alabama’s map moves forward
Panel talks voter engagement, slams Alabama map SCOTUS ruling
SCOTUS rules Alabama can use GOP-favored maps, administration remains unclear
Analysis | The fight over Tommy Tuberville’s residency status is officially under way
- Governor
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Alabama commercial construction produces billions, fuels statewide growth
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high
- National
Analysis | Allen still stands, yet Alabama’s map moves forward
House passes war powers resolution to end hostilities in Iran
Panel talks voter engagement, slams Alabama map SCOTUS ruling
Rep. Sewell announces June 2026 Mobile Office Hours
Opinion | How the promise of Reconstruction was narrowed and denied
- Education
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Health
Board of Medical Examiners releases new regulations for office-based procedures
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides
- Opinion
Courts
Court filings warned the switch could be impossible as counties faced locked voter records, absentee ballot deadlines and looming vendor timelines.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Fear grows when people know the truth, recognize the danger and still decide silence is safer than courage.
Courts
Alabama’s redistricting fight shows how voting rights protections can remain formally intact while becoming harder to enforce.
Courts
The cowardice behind Alabama's voting maps is off the charts.
Economy
Alabama's commercial construction industry generated $20.1 billion in economic output, supported 223,000 jobs and produced $746 million in taxes.
Opinion
Courts
The decision revived a disputed congressional map, drew sharp dissents and left election officials racing toward an August special election.
Featured Opinion
Voting rights, birthright citizenship and equal protection are not separate fights. They are Reconstruction’s unfinished struggle.
Elections
The fight over Tommy Tuberville's residency is under way and it is as wild and confusing as you could hope for.
Elections
Doug Jones outraised Senator Tuberville in the weeks after the May primary, but Tuberville has far more cash on hand.
Courts
Her complaint challenged Lumpkin’s eligibility over city employment rules, while Lumpkin accused Givan of refusing to accept voters’ decision.
Opinion
Alabama Girls State is more than a program. It is a tradition and its alumnae have helped shape the direction of Alabama for generations.
Opinion
Rep. Chestnut: It's time to bring the Supreme Court's shadow docket into the light.
Featured Opinion
The words remained in the Constitution, but courts, states and white power worked to drain them of force.
Courts
If a justice writes and rules as we would expect “a Republican” to do, it hardly matters whether s/he calls her/himself one.
Featured Opinion
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Something stinks in Birmingham, and for once the smell isn’t coming from the Water Works Board. This time,...
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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — The Alabama Finance Department is set to terminate its contract with a technology company over the controversial $47-million STAARS software...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 1, 2017, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) announced that he will not be among the candidates...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, May 1, 2017, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey was named States’ Co-Chair for the Delta Regional Authority (DRA)...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) announced that her Working Families Flexibility Act will be before the House today....
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter After taking the oath of office to become the 54th Governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey said, “The Ivey...
Opinion
By Pamela Morton Since our inception, Mothers Against Drunk Driving has had a special bond with law enforcement. For good reason: We both have...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Due to the severe weather conditions on Sunday, April 30, across the State today, the Alabama Republican Assembly...
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By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed a new communications director—one with social conservative credentials — to work alongside her...