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- Elections
Ainsworth won’t seek governor’s office, opening door for Tuberville and others
Alabama Supreme Court Justice Jay Mitchell resigns to run for attorney general
Mike Elliott announces candidacy for House District 13
ABC of Alabama endorses Matt Woods in Senate District 5 special election
Secretary of State Wes Allen praises bill codifying Alabama Voter Integrity Database
- Governor
Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
Gov. Ivey signs House Bill 202 and House Bill 199
Gov. Ivey signs “Powering Growth” plan into law
Gov. Ivey signs FOCUS Act banning cell phones in Alabama schools
- Legislature
Read Freely celebrates legislative wins as bill to criminalize librarians dies
Final Alabama 2025 Legislative Report
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
Secretary of State Wes Allen praises bill codifying Alabama Voter Integrity Database
Lawmakers pass bill to expand police immunity in waning minutes of session
- Economy
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
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
- National
Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Benjamin M. Bowden to the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals
Experts sound alarm about proposed SNAP cuts, moving costs to states
Sen. Britt presses HHS secretary on NIH reforms, youth mental health, and Head Start
Sen. Britt hosts Army Secretary Dan Driscoll at Redstone Arsenal
Sen. Britt presses for infrastructure funding for Alabama projects
- Education
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
Charter commission talks HBCU collaborations, hears school proposals
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Opinion | Protecting the foundations of Alabama’s economy in reconciliation talks
Opinion | Alabama libraries offer a world of adventure for kids
Opinion | Why is John Wahl using an alias on sworn state documents?
Opinion | Alabama’s prisons are awful, expensive, ineffective and counterproductive
Opinion | Why the party of parents must pass the MOMS Act now
Elections
Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth, long seen as a top contender for governor, says he’ll prioritize his children and transition to the private sector.
Congress
The latest House Republican budget would place more work requirements on SNAP and Medicaid, cut funding, and make states pay.
Local news
Birmingham's budget for fiscal year 2025 prioritizes neighborhood revitalization, youth programming and continued safety initiatives.
Elections
Gov. Kay Ivey has appointed Judge Bill Lewis to the Alabama Supreme Court to replace Mitchell.
Courts
Bowden, a former JAG officer and longtime Covington County judge, fills the vacancy created by Bill Lewis’s elevation to the state Supreme Court.
Economy
While total sales and median price edged down month-over-month, April’s figures still show significant year-over-year growth amid stable economic conditions.
Elections
The group endorsed Woods for the June 24 special election, highlighting his business experience and focus on reducing red tape and strengthening workforce development.
Congress
Britt showcased Redstone Arsenal's capabilities to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, emphasizing its critical role in national security.
Opinion
Thanks to Alabama libraries, kids can explore Paris, Peru and more—all in a single day, for free.
Featured Opinion
Alabama GOP Chair John Wahl signs official filings with an alias, not his legal name, Nehemiah Ezekiel Wahl — in a state that champions...
Featured Opinion
Alabama operates one of the worst prison systems in the world — for no apparent reason, other than we just like cruelty.
Opinion
It’s time to turn our attention to maternal health, and it’s been a long time coming for the state of Alabama.
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Dependability is an often under appreciated virtue. Likewise, competence in government administration is overlooked. Barrels of ink and...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Coalition on Immigrant Justice (ACIJ) has announced that they are holding a “Mega-March” in Montgomery on...
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By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Poarch Band of Creek Indians invests millions of dollars annually in supporting Escambia County. In addition to...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Republican Party Chairman Bill Armistead released a written statement today regarding the redistricting plan that passed the...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama issued a written statement protesting Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s (D)...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY– A approximately 4 a.m. Thursday morning the Alabama House of Representatives finally voted to pass the Dial/McClendon...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Wednesday, Governor Robert Bentley signed the Alabama Ahead Act into law. The measure would create a $100 million...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has approved a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plan to cut...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In a move that is considered by many as sabotage the law Alabama Board of Education has recommend...
