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Staff Report MONTGOMERY – Governor Robert Bentley on Thursday announced the timeline for special elections that will run concurrently to fill the District 74...
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey encourages veteran hiring through the HIRE VETS Medallion Program
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
- Legislature
Alabama House advances party registration bill
Coastal Alabama solar project sparks debate over regulation, local control
Bill to raise EMS reimbursement rates advances to House vote
Alabama Senate committee passes school prayer and pledge bill
Mayor Randall Woodfin announces Birmingham’s 2026 legislative priorities
- Economy
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
Retail giant expands baby departments, adds products at Alabama stores
- National
Sens. Britt, Tuberville receive League of Municipalities’ 2026 Hometown Hero award
Rep. Figures secures over $3 million for Montgomery region projects
Alabama airman Alex Klinner killed in Iraq in refueling plane crash
Reps. Sewell, Rogers introduce bill to address rural wastewater crisis
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
- Education
ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting
Alabama bill aims to let professors profit from research
Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget
Lawmakers review Education Trust Fund as reserves decline
Bill to restrict discussion of contraceptives in sex ed faces pushback in public hearing
- Health
Bill to raise EMS reimbursement rates advances to House vote
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
- Opinion
Elections
HB541 would require voters to register by party before primaries, raising concerns about disenfranchising independents and reshaping Alabama elections.
Featured Opinion
Trump has failed to deliver on every promise and sold out his base in every way imaginable. Yet, the loyalty for some doesn't fade.
Health
An Alabama House committee advanced a bill designed to support struggling EMS providers, while insurers warned the legislation would raise premiums.
Legislature
The proposed constitutional amendment advanced Tuesday without discussion, though it would ultimately require approval from Alabama voters.
Legislature
Lawmakers consider solar regulations and a moratorium after Baldwin County residents raised concerns over the environmental impact of a new project.
State
A mother featured in the prison documentary challenged Marshall’s claim, as footage appears to show attorney general speaking directly with filmmakers on camera.
Legislature
The mayor added that Birmingham's legislative delegation has shown strong bipartisan support for the policies.
Elections
On Wednesday a national group of more than 60 Democratic challengers will pledge support for ethics reforms and congressional term limits.
Education
State officials reviewed legislation to expand teacher loan repayments and scholarship eligibility while approving several new academic programs at Alabama's public universities.
Congress
Shomari Figures announced funding to support infrastructure along Interstate 65 and bolster the technology sector during a press conference with local leaders.
Featured Opinion
Republicans still control every lever of state government in Alabama. The question is whether they can continue governing together.
Opinion
Why are lawmakers spending so much time targeting transgender people when our state faces real challenges?
Opinion
General George Washington outmaneuvered British forces 250 years ago, using captured artillery to force an evacuation from Boston without a bloody frontal assault.
Opinion
State leaders moved to expand the Public Service Commission after out-of-state groups influenced recent elections in neighboring Georgia.
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In April, former State Senator Lowell Barron and his longtime assistant Rhonda Jill Johnson were charged with a...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Friday, Alabama State Senator Dick Brewbaker (R) from Montgomery sent a letter to his fellow legislators asking...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Thursday, U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R) from Alabama addressed the Senate to encourage lawmakers to ignore calls...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter In the past couple of weeks the Obama (D) administration has begun attacking House Republicans for wasting time...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Cooperative Extension Specialist Henry Dorough spoke to the St. Clair County Cattleman’s Association about a new threat...
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Staff Report MONTGOMERY – Alabama Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard (R-Auburn) announced Wednesday that Representative Steve Clouse (R-Ozark) will serve as chairman of...
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Staff Report MONTGOMERY — Sources within the Statehouse have confirmed that State Representative Jim Barton (R-Mobile) will resign his House seat to become a...
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By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative Mac McCutcheon has announced that he will seek a third term to represent district 25 in the Alabama...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Senator Richard Shelby (R) from Alabama delivered a speech on ObamaCare’s broken promises on the Senate floor...