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- Elections
DNC warns Alabama Secretary of State over potential federal voting law violations
“I’m running out of necessity”: Congressional challenger Case Dixon qualifies for GOP primary
State auditor race takes shape as Chen qualifies, Sorrell seeks reelection
Tracie West announces reelection campaign for Board of Education
Judge Beth Kellum qualifies for reelection with the Alabama Republican Party
- Governor
Camellia named for Gov. Kay Ivey on Alabama “Camellia Day”
Gov. Ivey to deliver state of the state address on Jan. 13
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
- Legislature
Rep. Chip Brown files legislation to strengthen Aniah’s Law
NFIB: Workforce, regulatory reform, tax relief top priorities as Alabama Legislature convenes
New bill would allow Alabamians to purchase digital driver’s licenses, nondriver IDs
ACLU of Alabama sets 2026 legislative priorities
Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House
- 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
Alabama Congressional Delegation splits on fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against advancing Venezuela war powers resolution
Rep. Sewell votes to pass domestic funding bills
Rep. Sewell celebrates House passage of ACA tax credit extension
Rep. Sewell reflects on Steny Hoyer’s mentorship, friendship and civil rights work
- Education
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
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
Opinion | Republicans refused proper oversight of ICE. Now, people are dying
Opinion | Want a government that works? Stop giving away your vote
Opinion | How my wife saved my life, and faith renewed my outlook
Opinion | Operation Oily Epstein in Venezuela seems very, very familiar
Opinion | What conservatism once meant—and what has replaced it today
Elections
The DNC issued a warning letter to the Alabama secretary of state threatening legal action if the state failed to comply with federal voting...
Local news
County leaders and the sheriff held a press conference Thursday, warning that losing internet sales tax funding would cut 12 deputies from the department.
Congress
The Alabama delegation split sharply along party lines after an immigration officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, sparking protests across the state.
Featured Opinion
It was easy to predict what happened in Minneapolis. It's what happens every time we give too much power and too little oversight.
Congress
During interviews on conservative shows, Tuberville has repeatedly, boldly claimed that Venezuelan vote-tampering elected “a handful of congressmen and senators.”
Elections
West highlighted measurable progress since 2020, citing Alabama’s academic recovery and accountability as evidence that conservative principles deliver results.
Legislature
State Rep. Chip Brown filed legislation Wednesday demanding prosecutors seek denial of bail in Class A felony cases where death occurred.
Elections
Judge J. Elizabeth Kellum officially qualified Monday for reelection, citing four decades of legal experience and a commitment to impartial justice.
Elections
Alicia Escott Lumpkin officially qualified for Alabama House District 60, backed by grassroots support and key local endorsements.
Congress
Sewell helped secure $750,000 for public safety in Brighton and key federal funding for historic preservation in the appropriations bills.
Featured Opinion
If you want a government that actually listens to you, stop voting for party over people. Make lawmakers actually earn your vote.
Opinion
Maybe kidney failure was God’s way of showing me a different way to live and serve others.
Featured Opinion
Trump has gone around Congress to kidnap a foreign leader and take control of another country. We know how that ends.
Featured Opinion
Traditional conservatism valued restraint, character, and stable institutions. Today, a politics of conflict and resentment threatens the civic foundations of democracy.
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The specter of PPACA also know as Obamacare hangs over states’ and federal budgets like a growing shadow....
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wednesday, Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia announced that the United States House of Representatives Financial Services Committee...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State Senate has passed a bill that increase penalties for fraud in taxpayer funded public assistance...
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By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–On Wednesday, the Senate Judicial Committee passed a bill limiting lawsuit that can be filed by Alabama prisoners....
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Senate passed the “Heroes for Hire” Act unanimously on Tuesday. The “Heroes for Hire” act, HB152, provide...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Senator Jeff Session (R) from Alabama said, “Democrat leaders have shamelessly shifted the conversation from these very real...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Proration is beginning to cast its effect across all state agencies. The Department of Corrections is one such...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter A group of radical authoritarian leaning scientists and experts with the Earth System Governance Research Alliance published an...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Alabama has many fine schools within the public education system, it also has schools that have failed for...