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- Elections
Morgan Murphy is running to be the next Tommy Tuberville
Keith O. Williams announces candidacy for Alabama House District 55
Jones makes it official: Alabama deserves a governor who lives in the state
State Rep. Kenneth Paschal endorsed by Business Council of Alabama
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Brock Colvin for HD26
- Governor
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
- National
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bipartisan aviation safety bills
Tuberville praises Trump for designating Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
AG backs Jefferson County Commission in racial gerrymandering case
Rep. Sewell announces $5.8M for disaster recovery in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District
- Education
Troy University chancellor announces his retirement plan
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
- Health
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
Alabama recognizes National Rural Health Day
Medical Association awards medical students scholarships
Report ranks Alabama among worst states for maternal, infant health
Suit filed against med spa that allegedly provided unapproved drugs
- Opinion
Opinion | Katie Britt shows the courage to lead during partisan times
Opinion | The Founders warned us. Alabama and America are testing those limits now
Opinion | Doug Jones isn’t the only Dem running for governor, he’s the most important one
Opinion | Doug Jones is in: So you’re telling me there’s a chance
Opinion | Give thanks with a grateful heart
Featured Opinion
A look at how factional politics, authoritarian temptation, and legislative spectacle threaten democracy nationally and in Alabama—and how citizens can respond.
Courts
The brief charges that the court “inserted itself into a political dispute and transferred five congressional seats” in the Texas case.
Elections
Positioning himself as a faithful continuation of the "America First" movement, Murphy argues he is the best candidate to replicate Tuberville’s governance in Washington.
Local news
Chief James Graboys reported over 100 felony charges this month while urging legislative action to close perceived loopholes in Alabama's permitless carry law.
Congress
Bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Britt and Hoeven seeks to improve aviation safety by modernizing mental health resources for pilots.
Featured Opinion
Doug Jones joins four other candidates on the Dem ticket. But he's the only candidate who can help change the trajectory of the party.
News
Seven new members were selected for the class of 2026, honoring excellence, leadership, and a lifelong dedication to Stillman College.
Local news
Birmingham and One Roof will host a homelessness symposium to unite services, highlight progress and coordinate a stronger, citywide response.
Elections
In a campaign video, Jones said Alabamians deserve a governor who won't treat the state "like a rest stop."
Courts
In a new filing, Marshall claimed the court "invented racial targets" and ignored the presumption that officials acted in good faith.
Featured Opinion
The former U.S. senator faces significant disadvantages, but cracks in Republican dominance offer a glimmer of hope.
Opinion
Giving thanks notes that whatever success or achievement an individual or nation may have obtained was not accomplished alone.
Opinion
The president of the Alabama Public Service Commission argues that massive tech facilities must pay their own way to protect ratepayers.
Featured Opinion
It is not effective governance to simply pass legislation. A better test is how a lawmaker has affected his constituency and the state.