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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers
Kristin Nelson leads GOP primary race for HD38, survey shows commanding advantage
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Amy Minton for SD10
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Donnie Chesteen
Bill Morris announces candidacy for Alabama HD50
- Governor
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
Sen. Britt announces the 2026 Senate Youth Program application opening
Gov. Ivey appoints John Young as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
Judge, DA both recuse themselves from Fayette County sex offender case
Advocacy groups decry LGBTQ+ rights lawyer’s false testimony indictment
Rep. Sewell votes against FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Barry Moore introduces bill to provide Americans released from custody with photo ID
Sen. Tuberville demands faster action on stalled nominee confirmations
- Education
Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27
Birmingham Promise receives grant from KPMG US Foundation
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster kids
PARCA: Alabama high-poverty districts show gains in third-grade reading
Opinion | The answer to our public schools issues is sitting right there
- Health
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts
PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs
Veterans Resource Center Board talks operational plans at inaugural meeting
- Opinion
Opinion | Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less
Opinion | Shooting people is wrong
Opinion | A new way to gamble on sports could cost Alabama billions
Opinion | Safe guns, saved lives: a suicide-prevention call for Alabama
Opinion | Cynthia Almond an outstanding choice for PSC president
Featured Opinion
Families in Alexander City face soaring utility bills, foul water, and failed promises while Mayor Baird touts his “impeccable record.”
Education
Alabama education officials outlined FY 2027 budget priorities at their monthly meeting ahead of the budget vote next month.
Courts
The decision to approve house arrest for Timothy Vess Benton was affected by Leigh Gwathney leaving Alabama’s parole board, Judge Junkin wrote.
Health
Scott Brunner, CEO of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, explained how compounders filled gaps during drug shortages and provided custom formulations.
News
Following the assassination, political leaders from both sides, including Alabama’s delegation, quickly condemned political violence and offered condolences.
Featured Opinion
Municipal elections
Elections
Nelson holds strong lead over Dixon and Messer in HD38 special GOP primary, though undecided voters remain a major factor.
Elections
Amy Minton, with a background in pharmaceutical sales and dedicated service to the Republican Party, garnered the Alabama Farmers Federation's endorsement for SD10.
News
The program is investing millions to resolve critical environmental and safety concerns in communities like Moody, Adger, Vestavia Hills and West Blocton.
Featured Opinion
Prediction market wagering is spreading rapidly, especially in states with no legal, traditional sports wagering, like Alabama. It could be devastating for the state.
Opinion
Alongside seeking mental health treatment, promoting help lines, and strengthening community support, please secure your firearms.
Opinion
One of Governor Kay Ivey’s greatest legacies will be her outstanding wisdom and prudence in her appointments to fill important judicial and governmental openings.
Opinion
There is no punishment that could possibly deter an act so grounded in inhumanity.
News
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford There is no doubt that God has been good to me. I have received so many blessings in...
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By Katherine Green Robertson It was predicted that voters would stay home on June 3rd without a tight race for Governor at the top...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter After telling U.S. Representative Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery that the VA Employees involved in the waiting list...
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By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Judge sides with state in Rep. Barry Moore case, the court documents also reveal for the first time that...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—According to a new survey of small business owners in 38 states Alabama ranks number 20 with an...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood received two major conservative endorsements this week in his quest to...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Criminal incompetence at Veteran Administration hospitals, the tragic deaths of five Americans in Benghazi in 2012, and now...
Opinion
By Steve French “Sometimes, events in life get in the way of a good plan.” – Steve French Last November, after prudently securing the...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—A part-time, $45,000-a-year job is worth a lot more than it used to be, according to the cash...
