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- Elections
Jay Mitchell leads attorney general race in October fundraising
Trump endorses members of Alabama’s congressional delegation
McCarron campaign hires top consulting firm, lists treasurer with a troubling record
Sen. Britt delivers remarks at Tuskegee’s homecoming convocation
Manufacture Alabama endorses Ledbetter, Gudger for reelection
- Governor
Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
- Legislature
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
- Economy
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
- National
Rep. Aderholt introduces bipartisan National Adoption Month resolution
Trump admin to partially fund SNAP benefits following court orders
Figures files bill to keep infrastructure projects going during shutdowns
State pleads with court to allow AHSAA lawsuit to move forward
Rep. Sewell praises court orders blocking Trump admin’s SNAP cuts
- Education
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
- Health
Survey: Caregivers say Medicare Advantage eases burdens and cuts costs
Medical Association, BCBS announce enhancements to “prior authorization” process
Rep. Sewell releases statement on start of ACA Open Enrollment
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
- Opinion
News
Federal prosecutors charged an Alabama man who made multiple threatening calls and messages to Jewish and Muslim religious leaders across the South.
Local news
The Birmingham City Council approved Mayor Randall Woodfin's proposal to offer food assistance to residents as the government shutdown halts benefits.
Featured Opinion
The first electoral test of the second Trump administration was a bloodbath for Republicans and a ray of hope for America's working class.
Governor
The funds are intended to help support recipients facing uncertain access to food because of the shutdown.
Infrastructure
Ivey and leaders marked the fiber network's crossing of the Alabama River, a major step in expanding high-speed internet across the state.
Health
A survey finds caregivers overwhelmingly credit Medicare Advantage with easing burdens, saving time and money.
News
The company's new facilities will provide infrastructure for responsible waste tire management and create up to 60 new jobs.
Congress
The resolution recognized November as National Adoption Month and November 22 as National Adoption Day.
Opinion
Most Americans in the middle blame both parties equally. They say, “a pox on both your houses.”
Featured Opinion
Alabama’s next governor should rise from the people, not the elites, proving that leadership is earned through service, courage, and conviction.
Featured Opinion
As conservatives look to abolish the Voting Rights Act, rig elections and ban citizens from running for office, what does it all say about...
Opinion
A century ago, Ford's assembly line created the infrastructure and military might that armed the Allies and established the U.S. as a superpower.
