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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Opinion | Ron Sparks is the public servant people say they want
Alabama Realtors PAC announces 2026 general election endorsements
Republican candidates, leadership have no answers on Trump
Jelks challenges Senate opponents Wess, Moore to debate
- Governor
Governor declares State of Emergency for 40 counties in storm preparation
Ivey replaces five Alabama Public Television board members amid PBS debate
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Gov. Ivey announces final round of 2026 Rebuild Alabama grants
Ivey signs “Dolly Day” proclamation in honor of Dolly Parton
- Legislature
Alabama Arise sets roadmap for 2027 legislative priorities
Analysis | The governor has the microphone. The Legislature has the votes
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
- Economy
Poll: Young Alabama voters feel squeezed, but remain motivated to vote
Jeff. Co. treasurer, fiscal leaders warn Trump policies to worsen housing crisis
Ivey touts Alabama’s ranking among top 10 states for doing business
Hyundai to invest $500 million in Montgomery hybrid production
Sen. Britt backs bipartisan AI transparency legislation
- National
- Education
- Health
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
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
- Opinion
State
Alabama Ethics Commission says Representative Matt Simpson’s campaign can use funds for a potential defamation lawsuit over political advertisements.
Legislature
The advocacy group will push grocery tax repeal, a $15-an-hour minimum wage and county authority over data center safeguards.
Featured Opinion
Don't vote for red or blue. Be smarter than that. Vote for the candidate in every race who has the best ideas and policies.
Economy
Young Alabama voters report financial strain and political frustration, but most say they remain motivated to vote in November’s midterms.
Congress
The money will target culvert work near Edgewood Elementary, where officials said repeated flooding had threatened homes, streets and insurance costs.
Governor
Officials say the Gulf system could reach Alabama as a hurricane Friday, prompting preparations ahead of potential landfall.
Opinion
Technology stripped away small struggles that once built discipline, leaving us to wonder what convenience cost our minds.
Featured Opinion
Alabama’s governor wields substantial influence, but constitutional limits divide authority and give lawmakers the stronger hand in shaping state policy.
Education
GE Aerospace Foundation will fund three Alabama organizations to expand aerospace workforce training and career opportunities across the Auburn-Montgomery region.
Congress
Alabama students and families can get nomination guidance at October events in Birmingham, Huntsville and Montgomery ahead of a November 13 deadline.
Featured Opinion
Despite the rhetoric, Montgomery isn't the only city with police officer shortages. Another Alabama city offers the solution to those problems.
National
Fraus et dolus nemini patrocinari debent: “Fraud and deceit should defend or excuse no man.”
Opinion
A western crossing tied to I-65 would ease Decatur’s bottlenecks while positioning Courtland for aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing growth.
Elections
Ron Sparks is everything people say they want in a public official—competent, bipartisan, hardworking and progressive. So, why's he an underdog?
Opinion
As texts, kiosks and apps take over daily life, the small exchanges that keep people connected quietly fade.
Elections
Doug Jones challenged the senator’s promises, casting retirement benefits as an early flashpoint in Alabama’s 2026 governor’s race.
Local news
The plan will prioritize public safety, neighborhood investments and essential services while relying on sales tax growth and no new revenue sources.
Aerospace and Defense
The new Auburn facility will offer key support for missile defense programs and national security.
Economy
Allen argued the struck rule imposed unfair costs on U.S. businesses, while critics warned its reversal may hinder efforts to track illicit shell companies.
Education
UNA campus workers launched a United Campus Workers chapter to address concerns like worker compensation, benefits, campus conditions, university spending and student housing.
State
Smithsonian traveling exhibits, Alabama music legends and public grants will anchor a statewide slate stretching from Atmore to Foley.
News
Her Statehouse experience and policy background are expected to strengthen advocacy for Alabama farmers ahead of the 2027 session.
Economy
As food prices rise and SNAP cuts deepen hunger, Alabama’s grocery tax remains a burden families can not afford.