Elections
Monday marked a major milestone in Alabama’s 2026 election cycle as qualifying opened for state and federal offices, drawing incumbents and challengers.
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- Elections
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
Mo Brooks enters Alabama House race; draws harsh rebuke from opponent
Ron Sparks is ready to go back to work for Alabama
Trump backs Alabama GOP chair for lieutenant governor’s race
- Governor
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
- Legislature
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Bill to allow local police to be de facto ICE agents moves to House
Bill to allow library board member removals advances out of Senate committee
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Lawmakers clash over English-only driver’s license testing proposal
- Economy
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
- National
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Sen. Britt reaffirms support for controversial SAVE Act
Rep. Sewell joins push to impeach DHS Secretary Noem
- Education
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
- Opinion
News
Aiden Cuevas faces a charge of conspiracy to traffic illegal firearms, including to other area neo-nazis.
News
Alabama’s Reentry Task Force reported progress expanding treatment, housing, improved data coordination and employment initiatives aimed at reducing recidivism statewide.
Featured Opinion
America was built by brave men and women who didn't cower and give up their rights out of fear. Only cowards would do that.
News
Coalition says marijuana bill moves Alabama backward as most states liberalize laws and federal policy shifts toward reform.
News
Rep. Patrick Sellers' House Bill 72 faced sharp criticism from fellow Democratic lawmakers.
Legislature
Debate continued over whether the bill would lead law enforcement to use racial profiling to enforce immigration law.
Legislature
The bill allows two thirds of a library board's appointing authority to remove a member for any reason.
News
Legislators discussed ivermectin resistance and the “increased risk of off-label and non evidence-based use” during a public hearing on Wednesday.
News
John Wahl secured the largest day-one fundraising total ever reported in an Alabama lieutenant governor race, reflecting widespread support for his conservative vision.
Health
House committee members unanimously approved measures designed to eliminate patients' co-pays for prostate cancer and necessary follow-up breast cancer screenings.
Featured Opinion
Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems.
News
Ivey became the first woman elected governor in her own right, achieving a spectacular legacy through numerous, high-profile cabinet and judicial appointments.
Featured Opinion
The bickering among private and public schools over AHSAA rules likely would have been worked out amicably. But then the politicians got involved.
News
Conservative estimates suggested a comprehensive gaming package could generate roughly $750 million per year, returning lost revenue to Alabama.
Elections
Jones raised more than $480,000 in December, and he raised more in a week than his Democratic rivals have raised in three months.
Legislature
First elected in 2010, the representative championed landmark legislation on abortion, education reform and school choice during 16 years in office.
Opinion
Maybe kidney failure was God’s way of showing me a different way to live and serve others.
Elections
Following the senator's latest comments suggesting a Muslim mayor was the “enemy,” the organization reiterated its open invitation for him to visit a mosque.
State
During his time on the Board, Littleton led efforts to modernize the parole file review process, reducing errors and expanding remote data access.
Elections
The lifelong resident cited fiscal responsibility and efficiency, stating the office should work for the people and protect county taxpayers.
State
A new federal award of $203.4 million was secured to help Alabama address its acute physician shortage, especially in struggling rural communities.
State
The annual competition showcases that the Black Belt region remains one of the best places in America to bag a trophy buck.
Elections
Kristin Nelson, who recently won the Republican nomination, earned the endorsement of the state’s largest farm organization.