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By Brandon Moseley Aalabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced Wednesday that more than $15.7 million will be awarded to nine local...
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- Elections
Sen. Arthur Orr qualifies for new term in Alabama Senate
Dakarai Larriett talks Senate campaign, Democratic primary, ongoing lawsuit and more
Shamyia Atkins qualifies for House of Representatives District 57
Richard Henry announces candidacy for Tuscaloosa City Council District 3
City councilor Norman Crow wins HD63 special election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey proposes modest budgets as financial experts warn of looming downturn
Gov. Kay Ivey delivers final State of the State address
ALGOP Chairman Wahl shares statement on Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
NFIB commends Gov. Ivey ahead of final State of the State address
Gov. Ivey announces special guests for her final State of the State address
- Legislature
Committee approves bill to allow death penalty in cases of child rape
Gov. Ivey proposes modest budgets as financial experts warn of looming downturn
Alabama House committee OKs squat truck ban, police retirement bill
Alabama Senate committee advances prostate cancer screening legislation
Senate advances bill elevating assaults on public officials to a felony
- Economy
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
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
- National
Sen. Britt leads bipartisan letter to CDC urging action on rise in youth sports gambling
Rep. Sewell calls on DHS to exempt health care workers from new H-1B visa fee
ACCA warns of serious threat to public safety funding from SSUT litigation
Alabama’s GOP congressmen endorse “Reconciliation 2.0” package
Alabama Congressional Delegation splits on fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
- Education
Alabama State receives Carnegie community engagement classification
Alabama approves $6.48 million in school safety mapping, software contracts
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
- Health
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
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
- Opinion
Opinion | The myth of the oppressed white man
Opinion | When rural health care outpaces Alabama law
Opinion | Kay Ivey launched her farewell tour Tuesday. We should remember the lessons she’s taught us
Opinion | The case for the redeeming business
Opinion | What API’s Blueprint 2026 gets wrong about free markets, school choice
Governor
Lawmakers will consider less ambitious budgets this session after state financial experts warned that COVID-era revenue streams are drying up.
Legislature
The death penalty would be applied in situations where the victim is under 12 years of age.
Legislature
During its first 2026 meeting, a House committee reviewed a slew of law enforcement and vehicle regulation bills, advancing five measures.
Health
The bipartisan measure requires insurance companies to cover all costs of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk patients across Alabama.
Elections
The senator highlighted historic legislation during his current term, including tax cuts, education funding boosts, and removal of state sales tax from essential baby...
Featured Opinion
Elections
Larriett detailed his campaign's growth, fundraising success and coordination with Democratic groups, while discussing his lawsuit against Michigan State Police.
Opinion
New care models emerged from necessity across rural Alabama, yet state laws treating EMS mainly as transport created significant legal friction.
Courts
New data shows Alabama counties face spending nearly $1 billion this year on sheriff’s offices and jails, relying heavily on threatened state tax revenue.
Elections
Law student Shamyia Atkins qualified for House District 57, pushing a plan to embed a free 60-hour real estate course into high schools.
Legislature
Calling the measure a "strong legal shield," the governor highlighted the bill during her state of the state address Tuesday.
Featured Opinion
Kay Ivey hasn't been perfect. Far from it. But her professionalism should be appreciated and considered often as we choose her replacement.
Opinion
The media often portrays CEOs as villains, but countless stories of redemption show enterprise can be one of the greatest forces for good.
Opinion
The Alabama Policy Institute’s plan for universal school choice raises concerns about funding equity, tuition hikes, and rural access.
Opinion
An unmistakable message emerged from focus groups: Seniors feared Washington funding cuts would mean reduced access to crucial health care services.
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, President Barack H. Obama signed the Aderholt introduced American Manufacturing Technical Corrections Act into law, finally...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange announced on Wednesday that Alabama was part of multi-state agreement with the major...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Candidates who would like to run for the Special Election in House District 11 have until 5:00 today...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday announced the timeline for a special election for the District 97 seat...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter SHORTER: After a surprise early morning announcement, VictoryLand in Macon County reopen at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. By...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced on Friday that he is ordering a forensic audit of embattled Alabama...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia is Alabama’s longest serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives....
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By State Senator Cam Ward My goal as a State Senator is to be a force for good, to recognize laws that need updating,...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Automotive supplier RAPA celebrated their decision to locate in Lee County on Tuesday and they are bringing 105...