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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday the House Ways and Means Committee for Education passed the Republican education budget out of committee. ...
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- Elections
Analysis | Alabama law—not property ownership—governs Tuberville eligibility
Republican gubernatorial candidate promises legal action against Tuberville
Public records show bankruptcies, foreclosure, tax lien as McKee runs for Congress
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Wes Allen for lieutenant governor
- Governor
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
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
- Legislature
Senate committee passes bill to OK digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs
A new, unique gambling bill for the 2026 session
Senate advances bill limiting environmental rules beyond federal standards
Legislature passes “Save Our Bay” bill banning mud dumping in Mobile Bay
House passes legislation banning foreign influence in Alabama elections
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
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
- National
Alabama lawmakers celebrate funding package’s passage, as DHS fight looms
Aderholt launches 2026 Fourth Congressional Art Competition for Alabama students
Sewell votes for funding package, including millions for Alabama projects
Candidate urges Alabama senators to pledge not to trade stocks while in office
Rep. Sewell announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Health
Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame to induct 12 healthcare figures
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
- Opinion
Elections
McFeeters is now promising to file a legal challenge to Tuberville’s entry on the ballot.
Legislature
An Alabama Senate committee quickly approved legislation requiring the state to offer digital driver’s licenses and IDs for a $15 fee.
Elections
Property ownership does not determine residency under the Constitution, and long-settled Alabama case law makes that distinction clear.
Legislature
A gambling bill from Sen. Merika Coleman would allow people to vote on authorizing the Legislature and governor to pass gambling legislation.
News
The Food Bank of North Alabama encouraged the community to donate nutrient-rich peanut butter throughout February to help combat food insecurity in 11 counties.
Congress
The appropriations bills include more than $200 million in state earmarks, and gives Congress more time to negotiate DHS funding.
Local news
Reed cited major drops in violent crime and secured $50 million in federal grants during 2025, detailing progress in housing and downtown development.
News
A retired federal judge, the state bar president, and a long-serving state senator were honored for their advocacy supporting low-income Alabamians.
Opinion
You can continue to align yourselves with executive power and party discipline. Or you can honor your oath.
Legislature
The legislative measure protected oyster beds, seagrasses, and aquatic life, ensuring the vital commercial and sport fishing industries remained secure.
Featured Opinion
There seem to be many within the Republican Party who are fed up with the good ol’ boy system. People don’t like cheaters.
Opinion
Charles I's 1626 coronation, delayed by debt and plague, alienated his subjects and inadvertently shaped the political and religious future of American colonies.
Featured Opinion
From Springsteen to Lamar, protest songs expose when legality shields injustice and force moral reckonings politics tries to delay.
News
Community leader Antoinette King strongly opposed HB 72, arguing the legislation risked criminalizing parents and unfairly targeted families needing support, not state intervention.
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The fastest growing drug problem in Alabama is the illicit use of prescription drugs. On Tuesday, Alabama State...
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By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Tuesday, Governor Robert Bentley presented a proclamation to James Talton, director of Central Alabama Veterans Health Care...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Monday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) signed HB57 today, also known as the “Women’s Health and Safety...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Adline C. Clarke, a businesswoman, former journalist and a spokeswoman for the Housing Authority, has defeated attorney Karlos...
News
Staff Report Governor Robert Bentley announced his intention to seek re-election of a second term this week. “I remain humbled and honored to serve...
Stealing the Statehouse
By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In today’s Anniston Star, Del Marsh (R-Anniston) launched a campaign to cover-up his part in a money laundering scheme...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—It seems campaign season came a little early in Senate District 12. Last week, an unflattering “push-card” concerning...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Polls open at 7:00 am today in House District 97 in Mobile to fill the seat vacated by...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Bats throughout the country are dying from the dreaded white-nose syndrome (WNS) and now the U.S. Fish &...