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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia AL-6) released a written statement about the June jobs report that was...
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
Gov. Ivey celebrates Birmingham students for academic growth in turnaround schools
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
- Legislature
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Seven
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Economy
January 2026 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
House committee advances expansion to seafood labeling regulations
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
- National
Rep. Sewell slams Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
Rep. Aderholt to host Passport Fair in Florence
Alabama Sens. Britt and Tuberville decry Supreme Court ruling against Trump’s tariffs
Southern Research secures $2 million for scientific expansion projects
Alabama leaders remember civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
- Education
Gov. Ivey promotes Read Across America Week in message to students
Alabama Senate passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama lawmakers propose $150 million to expand career tech programs
Alabama House passes scholarship bill for law enforcement families
Gov. Ivey highlights National Teacher of the Year nominee Katie Collins
- Health
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
House passes bill to allocate $43.1 million in opioid settlement funds
Health committee votes against ER doctor staffing transparency effort
Gov. Ivey authorizes bonds to support Jackson Hospital in Montgomery
Alabama AG urges AMA to disavow hormonal treatments for trans minors
- Opinion
News
University officials say personal social media advocacy—not institutional research or public funding—created confusion surrounding the so-called “queer animals” label.
Opinion
Local governments across Alabama share the same objective as state leaders: safer communities.
Elections
Why should taxpayers be forced to pay tens of millions of dollar for primary elections in which they can't participate?
Health
The Alabama Senate advanced a bill eliminating cost-sharing for breast cancer screenings, and the measure now heads to Governor Kay Ivey.
Education
Governor Kay Ivey shared a video message Friday encouraging Alabama students to embrace reading as the nation approaches its 250th birthday.
Legislature
Health
Lawmakers unanimously approved a plan to distribute millions in settlement funds to state agencies and organizations fighting the addiction crisis.
Education
Lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Thursday banning screen time for children under age 2 in publicly funded early-learning centers.
Legislature
Representative James Lomax filed legislation Thursday to exempt up to $1,000 in overtime pay from Alabama income taxes.
Education
Lawmakers introduced a legislative package Thursday aimed at expanding workforce training programs to prepare students for high-demand careers across Alabama.
Legislature
Alabama lawmakers passed legislation Thursday prohibiting law enforcement from stopping or boarding vessels for random safety inspections without probable cause.
Opinion
If you find yourself in a season of pruning right now, don’t rush it or fight it.
Featured Opinion
There is no one—aside from a few morbid freaks—who wants to see Charles Burton put to death at the hands of the state.
Featured Opinion
Alabama’s ethics laws rely heavily on disclosure and public trust. When reports leave key questions unanswered, voters are left to interpret the record themselves.
Opinion
The bill strengthens consumer protections and address the rapid spread of illicit digital material created by artificial intelligence.
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Friday President Barack Obama on Friday plans to sign into law an omnibus package of legislation that included...
Opinion
From the Office of Senator Phil Williams For the record: “The recent editorial by the Press-Register regarding the new Act to cut legislative pay...
News
From the Office of Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party BIRMINGHAM—Bill Armistead, Chairman of the Alabama Republican Party, released the following statement regarding...
News
By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama 2012 Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday began at midnight and will end on Sunday at...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter According to the Chinese Zodiac this is the Year of the Dragon, but according to new population estimates...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The U.S. Chamber of Commerce applauded the decision by aircraft manufacturer Airbus to build their first North American...
News
Staff Report WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court ended its term with a flurry of decisions in cases with strong Alabama connections, and there...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act has left states with an interesting dilemma. The SCOTUS...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Senator Greg Reed (R) from Jasper issued a written statement to remind Alabamians that this weekend is...