Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—If one of Speaker Mike Hubbard’s goals was to one day make the front page of the New York...
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- Elections
Tuscaloosa Councilman Norman Crow is ALGOP nominee in HD63 special election
Minton announces candidacy for Senate District 10
Britt, Ainsworth endorse Tuberville, boosting early bid for governor
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD63 Special Election
Alabama to verify citizenship of registered voters with SAVE program
- Governor
Gov. Ivey taps Grace Jeter as Covington County circuit judge
Gov. Ivey encourages summer reading for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey appoints Michael Godwin to Montgomery County District Court
Gov. Ivey appoints Grayson Murray to Franklin County Commission
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
- Legislature
Opinion | Texas governor vetoes hemp ban, Alabama chooses chaos and criminal charges
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
State Rep. Susan DuBose to hold town hall meeting on June 17
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
New Alabama vape law bans flavored e-cigarettes in stores
- Economy
SNAP cuts threaten 800,000 Alabamians as state faces $300 million burden
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
- National
Alabama’s only civil legal aid faces elimination under proposed cuts
Sen. Tuberville calls on Trump to fire Fed chair despite questionable legal authority
Britt attacks use of synthetic food dyes, praises FDA phase out plan
Rep. Strong questions Bondi on expanding DOJ presence in Huntsville during budget hearing
Republican budget could cost billions for Alabama, other states yet to expand Medicaid
- Education
Opinion | Giving our young people a second chance
Gov. Ivey appointing Ami Brooks to lead Department of Early Childhood Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
- Health
EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
Alabama Medical Association thanks Trump for prioritizing doctor visa applications
Republican budget could cost billions for Alabama, other states yet to expand Medicaid
Alabama health facilities seek to expand mental health, geriatric care
Senate Republicans’ proposed Medicaid cuts threaten to shutter Alabama hospitals
- Opinion
Opinion | You get what you vote for
Opinion | Ainsworth steps back — for now. But don’t count him out
Opinion | Another Middle Eastern conflict doesn’t seem “great”
Opinion | Violence prevention is “heart” work — and it starts with us
Opinion | Proof that you can build a real friendship in spite of party lines
Legislature
Texas backed away from a ban while Alabama charged ahead with a chaotic, punitive law that criminalizes common sense and threatens businesses and patients.
Party politics
Andy Blalock, leader of the Huntsville Log Cabin Republicans, said he is not concerned about the party bending its ear to the SBC.
Opinion
Ryan Cagle is everything people say they want in a candidate for public office. So why won't people vote for him today in SD5?
News
In three years, Innovate Alabama has funded startups, trained talent, and built networks.
Courts
Federal cuts threaten to dismantle Alabama’s only statewide legal aid, leaving over one million low-income residents without civil legal support.
Environment
New data shows 6.5 million more Americans had drinking water contaminated by toxic “forever chemicals."
Local news
After a challenging weekend, city officials enacted an aggressive series of actions, including increased patrols and new technologies, to bolster public safety.
News
Fast Company and Inc. contributor Abigail Bassett will moderate a panel exploring the state’s emerging venture landscape.
Featured Opinion
History favors the patient and prepared. Just ask Jackson, Houston — or Churchill.
Featured Opinion
Trump pushed America into another Middle Eastern conflict, making us less safe and things more chaotic than ever before. When does the greatness start?
Opinion
Violence prevention isn’t just about data or funding — it’s about presence.
Opinion
We don’t often agree on the particulars of policy but that didn’t stop us from being able to form a true friendship.
News
By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter A bill by Senator Cam Ward pre-filed in preparation for the upcoming state legislative session, which begins tomorrow,...
Featured Opinion
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Secretary of State Jim Bennett (R) announced in a written statement that he was supporting a five-bill...
Featured Opinion
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Conservatives have been troubled by efforts by the Obama Administration to coerce states to adopt the controversial Common...
News
By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Controversy over the public display of the Ten Commandments has again and again reared its head since the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday, the Shelby County Legislative Delegation met with constituents and the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce in...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter UPDATED WITH NEW LEGISLATION — With the new Alabama legislative session beginning tomorrow, lawmakers from around the Yellowhammer...
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Staff Report This week the V Team discusses Hubbard using campaign contributions to pay legal fees and changes to election qualifying deadline. This week’s...
Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—State Representative Greg Wren joins a growing list of GOP candidates who have chosen to “call it quits.” On...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter A battle over a vacant judicial seat on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals is beginning to surface....
