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- Elections
Bill to close primaries dies without vote
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act
Gov. Ivey signs the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act into law
Gov. Ivey announces 14 appointments, including Marion County district judge
Governor Ivey marks historic nine years in office
Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces
- Legislature
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act
Gov. Ivey signs the Alabama Post-Election Audit Act into law
Controversial bills die on verge of passing Legislature
Panel hosting state advocacy groups recaps major bills of 2026 Session
Gov. Ivey signs into law stronger penalties for terrorist threats in schools and other public spaces
- Economy
New NFIB survey shows small business optimism fell in March
Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
- National
Sen. Britt’s Stop the Scroll Act passes through Senate committee
Rep. Aderholt announces winners of 2026 art competition
Mobile archbishop backs Pope Leo after Trump criticism
Sen. Katie Britt backs bill to close child exploitation loophole
Rep. Sewell announces winner of Alabama’s 7th District art competition
- Education
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
- Health
UAB Medicine expands care with new clinics in first quarter of 2026
House passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
- Opinion
Opinion | Stop treating those dogs like we treat humans!
Opinion | Gov. Ivey’s steady leadership has made Alabama stronger
Opinion | Can we please stop electing unserious people to do serious jobs?
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama
Environment
The commission rejected proposed water toxicity updates after public input from environmental groups and industry professionals.
Economy
Rising oil prices, weakening profit trends and stubborn uncertainty added pressure as owners pulled back on hiring, investment and expectations.
National
Rivituso joined U.S. bishops defending Pope Leo’s moral authority after President Donald Trump’s criticism sparked a global dispute.
Governor
The measure took effect immediately, requiring random post-election audits statewide and public reporting of discrepancies, costs and recommendations.
Health
The moves added specialty services from men’s health to spine care and osteoporosis follow-up, broadening access across central Alabama.
Congress
The bipartisan measure seeks to overturn a court ruling and ensure any sexually explicit content that intentionally includes minors is illegal.
Congress
Ninth grader Eden Smith won Alabama’s 7th District art competition, earning a yearlong display of her work in the U.S. Capitol.
Governor
Hunter Fikes, a Hamilton attorney with 12 years of practice, was named Marion County district judge as Governor Kay Ivey announced 13 other appointments.
News
The program returns April 19 with a 20 percent bonus, anniversary giveaways and expanded in-store baby support for Alabama families.
State
A ribbon-cutting marked the debut of an accessible playground at Joe Wheeler State Park, adding an inclusive family attraction backed by major private donations.
Featured Opinion
Imagine if we even dared talk about dogs the way some of our politicians talk about other humans.
Featured Opinion
Nine years after crisis, Governor Kay Ivey leaves Alabama more stable and better positioned, with a strong foundation for future progress.
Featured Opinion
When did being a pandering bigot become more politically valuable than being a competent, sane public servant?
Elections
The party’s recent actions reveal a shrinking circle of insiders tightening their grip on who gets to run and who gets to vote.