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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday, November 20, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced that Alabama’s preliminary, seasonally adjusted October unemployment rate is...
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- Elections
Senate candidate Dakarai Larriett joins calls for Peoples body cam footage release
Sen. Jay Hovey announces candidacy for reelection in District 27
Farmers Federation endorses Tuberville for governor
Justice Brad Mendheim announces bid for new term on Alabama Supreme Court
Myrex, Hollingsworth likely headed to runoff in HD12 GOP race
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces second round of 2025 Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants
Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper
Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB
Gov. Ivey deploys search and rescue team to Texas
Opinion | Reappointing Gwathney would be a grave mistake for Alabama justice
- Legislature
State lawmakers will try again to require national anthem weekly in public schools
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
Rep. Phillip Ensler announces decision not to seek reelection
Lawmakers continue pursuit to push joint custody
- Economy
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey
Sloss Tech Pitch Competition winner awarded $50K to grow innovative startup
Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
- National
Rep. Sewell highlights vote against 2026 defense appropriations bill
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote to cut funding for foreign aid and public media
Sen. Tuberville demands tariffs to defend cabinet manufacturing jobs
Sen. Britt joins calls for Trump administration to release appropriated education funding
Rep. Aderholt introduces bill to accelerate defense equipment delivery to allies
- Education
APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids
Jim Purcell recognized with SHEEO’s 2025 Exceptional Leader Award
Alabama expands nationally recognized First Class Pre-K with 58 new classrooms
Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration release $7 billion in withheld education funding
Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax
- Health
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Renewal Project announces statewide launch
EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
- Opinion
Opinion | Would Alabama’s ruling class pass a 1912 civics test?
Opinion | A deal that you absolutely should refuse
Opinion | What’s old is new: containing Russia in supporting Ukraine
Opinion | HB445 brings first arrest, exposes Alabama’s cruel hemp hypocrisy
Opinion | John Wahl’s censorship crusade betrays real conservative values
Local news
A bombshell report based on police records detailed a potential domestic violence incident, raising questions about the mayor's actions.
Featured Opinion
A century ago, children understood the Constitution better than many in power do today.
Featured Opinion
When politics and religion are used to sell products or lure investors, the results are rarely good. Just ask Alabama's state auditor.
Municipal elections
With 350 attendees, the Muslim community demonstrated rising civic engagement ahead of Hoover’s August 26 municipal election.
Public safety
The Board adopted updates, aiming to ensure parole decisions reflected both public safety priorities and the potential for rehabilitation.
Education
If the code changes were to be ultimately approved, local libraries would not be allowed to shelve such materials in children or youth sections.
Featured Opinion
Are GOP lawmakers celebrating a political victory while patients and businesses pay the price?
Congress
“Too many children will suffer or die as a result” of the proposed cuts, UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell wrote.
Featured Opinion
As library funding becomes a weapon of political control, Republican Party Chairman John Wahl is leading a dangerous campaign against intellectual freedom.
Featured Opinion
The Supreme Court has tended to give Trump a pass to do whatever he wants—and the court has refused to say why.
Featured Opinion
Despite bipartisan victories in the package, rising federal debt raises valid concerns for fiscal conservatives who see long-term consequences ahead.
Featured Opinion
If you are a betting person, I would bet on Coach Tommy Tuberville swapping his political title from senator to governor.
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 24, former Alabama State Senator Shadrack McGill (R) formally announced that he is challenging incumbent US...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, November 24, US Senator Richard Shelby (R-Alabama) and US Representative Mike Rogers (R-Saks) both protested the seizure...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— MGM Resorts International has offered a plan to build a billion dollar gambling casino complex in Atlanta....
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, November 23, the civil rights group, ColorOfChange, condemned Republican Presidential candidate and New York City billionaire...
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By Senator Gerald Dial Thanksgiving is that time of the year we set aside to give thanks to God for all that we enjoy....
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Rep. Darrio Melton Thanksgiving is a uniquely American tradition–a time to join together with friends and family to celebrate the gifts we’ve been given....
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By Graham L. Champion One of songwriter Paul Simon’s greatest songs was The Sound of Silence. Through the years, there have been many different...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, US Representative Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) said that reports that the nation’s largest healthcare insurer, United Healthcare,...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, November 23, US Representative Martha Roby (R-Montgomery) wrote “That we still lack a long-term strategy to defeat...
