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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Anyone in doubt that Alabama’s prison system is in trouble has not been paying attention. “Are there problems...
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- Elections
Doug Jones to launch 2026 gubernatorial campaign Friday with Birmingham kickoff rally
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ben Harrison for HD2
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses three candidates for Baldwin County Commission
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. James Lomax for HD20
McCarron reports nearly 100K cash on hand in first filings
- Governor
Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday
Governor visits ALDOT workers as Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set
Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor proclaims Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in Alabama
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
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
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
- National
Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Sen. Britt commemorates fallen sailors on anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola attack
Sen. Britt urging federal regulators to prioritize agriculture in Basel III rules
Rep. Sewell unveils New Democratic Coalition Health Care Action Plan
Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed
- Education
Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures
Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment
Founder of national accounting firm to offer TROY’s commencement keynote
Alabama CHOOSE Act application portal dates released for 2026-2027
University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI
- Health
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
The “all politics” healthcare project in Hoover that’s rewriting state regulations
Sen. Britt joins bill to require medical residents opt in to abortion training
Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program
UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad
- Opinion
Opinion | The broken healthcare system we’re too brainwashed to fix
Opinion | Rep. Dale Strong busy attending campaign breakfasts while our elderly were being evicted in Madison County
Opinion | Why the conditions for better government are finally taking shape
Opinion | American toughness has been lost
Opinion | The perseverance of achievement
Elections
Jones will launch his 2026 gubernatorial bid with a Birmingham rally featuring Jason Isbell, DJ Slim Robb, and other supporters.
News
Following inflammatory remarks from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the Islamic Academy of Alabama withdrew its relocation request to Hoover City Council.
Featured Opinion
We all know the American healthcare system is broken and about to get worse. Why do so many fight to keep from changing it?
Infrastructure
The Ivey administration invested $2.5 billion in expansion funds since 2018, but persistent coverage gaps remain, especially in rural areas.
State
Legislative committee members halted contracts tied to high-stakes litigation and questioned if occupational licensing boards were overly reliant on a single private vendor.
Featured Opinion
Public fatigue, moral awakening, and economic pressures are creating a rare opening for more stable, principled leadership in Alabama and the nation.
Featured Opinion
Too often now, Americans seem to confuse lawlessness and bullying with toughness. Because we've forgotten what true American toughness is.
Congress
During a Senate hearing, the Alabama Republican decried Russia's mass kidnapping of over 19,000 children, stressing a moral obligation to act.
News
This week’s episode examines censorship, religious discrimination, and why so many Americans doubt the promise of upward mobility.
Opinion
Filing bankruptcy in 1875 could have ended H.J. Heinz's vision, but the public humiliation became a catalyst for global success.
Opinion
Closer inspection reveals a bit of fine print that you never see in their quotes or Facebook ads.
Featured Opinion
Democrat Andrew Sneed is connecting with voters in the way they say they want with policies they like. But will partisan politics matter more?
Opinion
Alabama manufacturers gained invaluable predictability in critical cost centers after the Public Service Commission approved a two-year freeze on power rates.
Opinion
Some proposals in Washington, pushed by large drug manufacturers, would move us in the wrong direction.
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Just hours after Alabama Governor Robert Bentley created a task force to increase efficiencies and cooperation between Alabama...
News
By Brandon Moseley and Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Mo Brooks (R) from Huntsville graciously agreed to a lengthy interview with ‘The Alabama...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia released a statement following the House Financial Services Committee hearing on the...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Sunday, Governor Robert Bentley warned that Tropical Storm Debby could threaten the Alabama coastline and urged Alabamians to...
News
Staff Report AG WARNS AGAINST MISUSE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION, ANNOUNCES RECENT PROSECUTIONS From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange (MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Luther Strange...
News
Staff Report Montgomery, AL – Lt. Governor Kay Ivey, Chairman of the Alabama Delegation to the Tampa GOP Convention and also Chair of the...
News
Staff Report A nonprofit legal firm says it will sue the Alabama Department of Corrections if the U.S. Department of Justice decides not to...
News
Staff Report BIRMINGHAM, Alabama — About 40 people gathered in front of the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute tonight, part of a 10-city statewide show...
News
Staff Report MONTGOMERY, Alabama – An Alabama Republican Party committee has selected Linda Coats, who lost the runoff election in April, as its nominee...