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By Richard Garrett Alabama Political Reporter Within the last couple of weeks, federal judges in three conservative states have ruled that those states’ bans...
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- Elections
TRUK PAC endorses Derek Chen for Alabama state auditor
Wes Allen encourages Alabamians to serve as poll workers for primary election
Analysis | How a Tuberville residency challenge would unfold in party, Legislature
Local educator Craig Jelks officially launches independent bid for US Senate
Opinion | There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd
- 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
Senate Judiciary Committee passes bills on voting rights restoration, increased criminal penalties
House Democratic Caucus makes affordability center of 2026 agenda
Alabama Senate advances bill to restrict environmental regulation expansion
Senate unanimously advances bill aligning sickle cell commission with ADPH
Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms
- Economy
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
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
- National
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Sen. Britt requests DOT funding to complete I-10 Mobile bridge project
Sen. Britt secures $50.7M for Alabama in FY26 spending package
Sen. Britt applauds Alabamians appointed to USDA FSA State Committee
Sen. Britt leads bipartisan letter to CDC urging action on rise in youth sports gambling
- Education
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
Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Alabama State receives Carnegie community engagement classification
- Health
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
Alabama Senate committee advances prostate cancer screening legislation
New national report shows opioid prescriptions continue to fall in Alabama
Board of Medical Examiners accepting applications for Medical Cannabis Certification Permits
- Opinion
Opinion | Collaboration that empowers job creators
Opinion | A legislative agenda we should all support
Opinion | Andrew Sorrell, campaign cash, and the quiet shutdown of Stable Revolution
Opinion | There’s a better, more realistic way forward for Will Boyd
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Elections
Alabama law puts post-election eligibility disputes in the hands of lawmakers, not judges, with major consequences for succession and democratic legitimacy.
Legislature
The Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee approved measures streamlining voting rights restoration for felons and increasing penalties for reckless endangerment and illegal handicap parking.
Elections
Disillusioned with both major parties, the career educator announced he was running as an independent to represent everyday Alabamians.
Featured Opinion
Sometimes, a good idea is just a good idea, no matter who proposes it.
Education
The Healthy Early Development and Screen Time Act passed unanimously, limiting screen time for children 5 and younger in publicly funded learning centers.
Elections
Secretary of State Wes Allen encouraged citizens to serve as poll workers for the upcoming primary and announced a new program to recruit veterans.
News
ALDOT personnel monitored forecasts and coordinated preparation efforts for the expected high impact winter weather event across the northern half of the state.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey awarded more than $40 million to local governments for 25 road and bridge projects, continuing the Rebuild Alabama effort.
Legislature
The Alabama House Democratic Caucus unveiled its 2026 legislative priorities Tuesday, focusing on tax elimination, voting access, and public education funding.
Environment
The controversial bill, which prohibits state agencies from setting environmental standards stricter than federal law, passed committee 5-2 after heated debate.
Featured Opinion
How the state auditor’s consulting firm, PAC finances, disclosure failures, and dissolution expose loopholes rewarding legal compliance while undermining trust.
Elections
Will Boyd was offered an opportunity to build a coalition of support and stop the endless cycle of losing elections. He should take it.
Health
A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working. Rural communities keep health care alive.
Congress
Pharmacy Benefit Managers are instrumental partners we have to keep prescription drug costs manageable.
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By Ronald King, MD MPH COL, USA (Ret) Alabama Political Reporter It is an almost immutable political mantra that the people we elect to...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Birmingham/Hoover area talk-radio personality Michael Hart, 101.5 FM, spoke Thursday night, February 20, 2014, to the Rainy Day...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter All will remember the days before the beginning of this year’s 2014 Regular Session of the Alabama Legislature...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Wednesday the Alabama House Health Committee, chaired by Representative Jim McClendon (R) from Springville, held a public...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mike Rogers (R) said in an email to constituents on Saturday, February 15 that he and House...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the weekend, members of the ALGOP hierarchy met to consider challenges to potential candidates who are seeking...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation which would insure all of Alabama K-12 schools so...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday was the fifteenth legislative day for the Alabama Senate and the Alabama House of Representatives, signaling the...
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By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter Yesterday afternoon in the Alabama Senate, excitement filled the floor as a short recess was called to allow...