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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In his most recent filings under the Fair Campaign Practice Act, Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard reports...
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- Elections
P&CMA endorses Rhett Marques for US Congress
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general
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
- 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
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
Rep. Sewell welcomes cancer advocates to Washington, urges passage of HR842
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Judge, DA both recuse themselves from Fayette County sex offender case
Advocacy groups decry LGBTQ+ rights lawyer’s false testimony indictment
- Education
Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus
NSF awards Troy University professor grant to study recycled plastic safety
State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts
ACHE approves procedures for law enforcement family scholarship program
Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27
- Health
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
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
- 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
News
Last month, the Trump administration canceled $7 billion in federal grants, confounding 60 recipients and leaving their solar projects hanging in the balance.
Education
This partnership built on ASU’s history of community engagement, opening new opportunities for students, educators, and the wider Montgomery community.
News
The artists behind the project say it directly addresses ongoing national conversations about legislation that restricts the removal of Confederate monuments.
Prisons
The Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviewed progress on driver’s licenses, jobs, and data collection, while weighing legislative and budget priorities.
Congress
An Alabama medical advocacy coalition raised the alarm regarding potential Affordable Care Act premium increases, citing concerns for nearly half a million Alabamians.
Party politics
Municipal elections
Education
Eric Mackey said "vile" social media posts in the wake of Charlie Kirk's shooting death could lead to investigations and terminations.
State
Former Senate Majority Leader Clay Scofield is leaving the Business Council of Alabama for the Energy Institute of Alabama.
Education
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved procedures for the scholarship program, which has an annual cap of $10 million.
Featured Opinion
Families in Alexander City face soaring utility bills, foul water, and failed promises while Mayor Baird touts his “impeccable record.”
Featured Opinion
Gun violence does not discriminate. There's only one way to curtail it.
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.
News
By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter After a ping-pong of legislative fights ended in a government shutdown Monday, all non-mandatory governmental spending was frozen....
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Earlier this month, Governor Robert Bentley announced that new regulations would be rolled out by...
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By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford It’s not often that Sen. Del Marsh and I agree on political issues (take the Accountability Act for...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton What would you think if you saw more than 600,000 people struggling to stay healthy? Your first guess might be...
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By Ron Crumpton Candidate Alabama Senate District 11 This morning doors remained shut, offices remained closed and more than 800,000 federal workers have been...
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Staff Report GARDENDALE – After years of planning, actual construction on the Northern Beltline is expected to begin in 2014, Governor Robert Bentley said...
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Staff Report Today is a significant day for Americans because it marks the first day in history that citizens are able to enroll for...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the government began the process of temporarily shutting down non-essential services and functions due to Congresses...
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Staff Report MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced the timeline for a special election to fill the vacant District 31 seat in...
