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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter ORANGE BEACH – Governor Bentley has a message for those suing Alabama over its prison problem and those...
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- Elections
JR Bowling announces candidacy for Senate District 4
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Aaron Thomas for HD 10
ALGOP to open 2026 candidate qualifying on January 5
Rep. Phillip Ensler becomes first Democratic candidate in lieutenant governor race
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ernie Yarbrough for HD 7
- Governor
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
- Legislature
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
Rep. Sewell blasts GOP for failing to extend ACA tax credits
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
Low turnout and habit-driven politics quietly replace accountability, leaving power unchallenged and citizens forgetting their responsibility in a self-governing state.
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Tuberville’s rhetoric, legislative culture wars, campus lawsuits, and national cruelty converge in a week testing Alabama’s constitutional values.
Local news
Plaintiffs allege the Orange Beach City Council failed to provide mandatory 24-hour notice of a special called meeting.
Featured Opinion
Those determined to divide the country will use anything at their disposal. Even boxes of chocolate.
Congress
Britt discussed ongoing healthcare negotiations and the Trump administration’s immigration policy during a recent panel.
Congress
Two representatives introduced a bill last Friday that would allow advanced practice providers to supervise cardiac rehabilitation, expanding care access in rural areas.
News
Citing tragic 2024 statistics, ALDOT suspended temporary lane closures on interstate routes to prioritize safety during the upcoming Christmas and New Year travel season.
News
PCI Government Services and Seekr announced a strategic partnership last week to accelerate the adoption of transparent commercial AI across federal agencies.
Environment
The nationwide celebration encouraged Americans to start the new year outdoors, offering guided adventures across more than a dozen state parks.
Economy
Alabama home sales bucked the traditional seasonal downturn in November, remaining stable month-over-month while prices saw an 18.5 percent annual increase.
Opinion
Inspired by American and French revolutions, Russian officers attempted to move the country away from autocracy toward broader, representative government 200 years ago.
Featured Opinion
Alabama Democrats suddenly have a plan, solid candidates, a good ticket and they've stopped the bickering with each other.
Featured Opinion
Like a bad pitchman, Trump tried to sell you a worthless story and a lot of lies. No one is falling for it.
Featured Opinion
Trump’s words after a critic’s death violated centuries-old moral restraints and revealed a deeper erosion of character and leadership.
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter It has been a shocking two weeks for the students, faculty, and alumni at Alabama State University (ASU). ...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 25, the Alabama Political Reporter had a long conversation with Independent candidate for Alabama State...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, July 29, 2014, Robert McDonald was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Veterans Administration. That same...
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By Dr. Jennifer Marsden This past week I was speaking with a group of small business owners and professionals in Dothan. One business owner...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers If race was a major issue in 1958, being the racist candidate in 1962 was the only way...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, 28, 2014, Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC) President Twinkle A. Cavanaugh, PSC Commissioner Jeremy Oden, the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, July 25, the Alabama Political Reporter had a long conversation with Independent candidate for Alabama State...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, July 24, Congress members Martha Roby (R) from Montgomery, Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville, and Mike...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, State media created a firestorm after publishing statements attributed to Gov. Robert Bentley. It appeared as...