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- Elections
Opinion | The disappearance of Donald Trump
Alabama Equality condemns Tuberville’s remarks about trans people
Analysis | Alabama says it had no choice. The record says it did.
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Opinion | We’re seeing the power of voting for yourself. Don’t stop
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
- National
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
Rep. Sewell leads bipartisan push over Vulcan dispute in Mexico
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Figures’ bill would fund college for public servants’ children
Britt calls for safeguards on automated license plate readers
- Education
Troy CTE expansion boosts Alabama workforce training
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
- Health
State ban on vaping in indoor public spaces to take effect this week
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
- Opinion
State
Doryan Carlton, the state budget officer, will take over the department.
Local news
A state audit found 11 financial compliance issues in Birmingham City Schools system, including overspending, payroll problems and improper fee collections.
Congress
The bipartisan proposal would give the FTC enforcement power and mandate public disclosure of AI model user data, safety safeguards and risks.
Congress
Lawmakers accused Mexican officials of targeting the Birmingham-based company, citing military seizures, trade violations and threats to American jobs.
Local news
City leaders said the framework aims to connect programs, close learning gaps and expand career pathways for Birmingham’s youngest residents.
Featured Opinion
Health
Businesses were urged to update signs and policies, with bill supporters and ADPH framing the upcoming change as advancing clean air in public spaces.
Elections
The group called on Alabama voters to speak out after the senator described transgender identity as mental illness in a Senate floor speech.
Governor
The tribute celebrated Parton’s Imagination Library, which has mailed more than 3.1 million books to young Alabama readers.
Opinion
Courtland’s open land, aviation history and proximity to Huntsville make a compelling case for rural Alabama’s role in space training.
Education
State and local leaders celebrated the Academy Street CTE expansion and groundbreaking for a new training facility.
Elections
A rejected plan shows lawmakers could have preserved the Gulf Coast while creating two districts where Black voters held real electoral power.
Opinion
On Procida, a monument warns that freedom is lost not only to tyrants but also to those who permit them.
Elections
Voter engagement over bipartisan issues has sent incumbents and political elite scrambling. Please, don't stop now.
Opinion
A statewide training push will bring practical AI lessons to shop floors as automation reshapes manufacturing from Tanner to the Gulf Coast.
Economy
Hiring plans hit their strongest level since 2022, even as owners reported stubborn uncertainty and difficulty finding qualified workers.
Economy
One challenge is becoming increasingly clear: Alabama needs more skilled workers.
Elections
The appeal asks whether Alabama courts can enforce constitutional eligibility requirements before election deadlines overtake the unresolved Tuberville residency dispute.
Prisons
At a Columbiana town hall, Jones criticized ballooning prison costs, parole denials and stalled sentencing reforms.
Environment
The Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council is seeking proposals for projects focused on coastal restoration, conservation, infrastructure and economic development.
Elections
Turnout is expected to be light as voters choose nominees under Alabama’s reinstated congressional map, with polls open Tuesday.
Elections
King called Sparks the race’s most qualified candidate, adding a prominent Republican voice to the Democrat’s bid for agriculture commissioner.
Opinion
I am hopeful that Senator Britt will work to protect SNAP and ensure eligible Alabama families are not pushed off the program.
Economy
New commitment will support Montgomery and other Meta data center communities while expanding access to powerful open-source artificial intelligence models.