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- Elections
Mancuso builds grassroots independent campaign across House District 7
Former state Senator Dell Hill claims Alabama Values PAC role after APR report
Out-of-state operative tied to attack mailers in Alabama GOP primary
Democrats tout individual donors’ role in District 5 race fundraising efforts
U.S. Senate candidate Craig Jelks slams Moore over Musk donations
- Governor
Gov. Ivey congratulates first ADOC graduating class of 2026
Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months
Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law
Governor signs act ensuring athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act students
Consumer Reports urges Ivey to veto Alabama Personal Data Protection Act
- Legislature
Alabama Arise reviews wins and disappointments in 2026 session
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Sine die
Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months
Opinion | Alabama’s four-year record of tax relief
Opinion | Investing in Alabama’s coal communities is investing in our future
- Economy
Opinion | Alabama takes a stand for small business fairness
Alabama spring home sales rise, but trail last year
Innovate Alabama launches $15M fund to retain, scale early-stage companies
Small business optimism falls as oil prices fuel uncertainty
Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
- National
Democrats tout individual donors’ role in District 5 race fundraising efforts
Moore outraised, outspent Marshall in the first quarter of 2026
RFK Jr., Terri Sewell clash over Black youth remarks
Opinion | Is religious liberty still for all?
Sen. Britt’s Stop the Scroll Act passes through Senate committee
- 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
Judge lets Birmingham water utility end fluoridation
Alabama doctors urge safe drug disposal on Take Back Day
Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law
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
- Opinion
Opinion | The SPLC indictment is exactly what you think it is—pure BS
Opinion | Alabama takes a stand for small business fairness
Opinion | When politics becomes performance and reality fades
Opinion | Maybe you should move to California
Opinion | The Halifax Resolves: the first step toward independence
Elections
A newly formed PAC traced to a Wisconsin operative has flooded Alabama voters with coordinated attacks.
Courts
The Trump DOJ that doesn’t have time to bring charges against anyone in the Epstein files wants to explore a wild conspiracy about the...
Health
A judge said the utility had met notice requirements and could not safely restore fluoride before June, describing the development as "an absolute shame."
Elections
The former senator said he launched the PAC targeting incumbents, but filings list an out-of-state operative, and funding sources remain undisclosed.
Elections
After a ballot challenge, Mancuso continues his House District 7 bid as an independent, emphasizing voter choice and grassroots outreach.
Legislature
Elections
Alabama voters were reminded that the registration deadline for the May 19 primary is May 4, with online and mail options available.
Local news
More than 125 industry professionals gathered as 32 contractors and suppliers were honored for standout safety records and strong workplace accountability.
Health
Alabamians were urged to clear out expired and unwanted medications April 25 as officials warned they can fuel misuse, addiction and overdose.
Economy
Alabama home sales rose in March as spring buyers returned, but higher prices and weaker annual totals signaled a slower, more balanced market.
Governor
Ahead of Thursday’s ceremony, the governor praised 132 trainees who completed 10 weeks of preparation to join Alabama’s corrections ranks.
Opinion
A former lawmaker reflects on illusion, power, and the growing divide between justice, truth and spectacle in modern politics.
Featured Opinion
Independent thinking ain’t our strong suit. Never has been.
Opinion
Adopted 250 years ago, North Carolina’s bold move shifted the Revolution from protest to policy and helped clear the path to the Declaration.
Opinion
Alabama has built a reputation for excellence in defense manufacturing and innovation over decades. And we are not slowing down anytime soon.