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- Elections
Doug Jones sees fundraising bump after winning Democratic nomination for governor
State Rep. Juandalynn Givan files lawsuit against Alicia Escott Lumpkin after primary defeat
Hill leads McInnis in June runoff, but many voters remain undecided
NRA-PVF, Forestry Association endorse Barry Moore for US Senate
Ivey sets qualifying deadline based on court-ordered map
- Governor
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high
Alabama housing market sees sales growth in April
- National
Opinion | How the promise of Reconstruction was narrowed and denied
CD1 hopeful Clyde Jones talks redistricting, affordability, ethics reform
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling
- Education
Opinion | Strong teachers shape a strong Alabama
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
- Health
New income guidelines to allow more Alabamians to qualify for WIC
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
- Opinion
Featured Opinion
The words remained in the Constitution, but courts, states and white power worked to drain them of force.
Elections
Doug Jones outraised Senator Tuberville in the weeks after the May primary, but Tuberville has far more cash on hand.
Courts
Her complaint challenged Lumpkin’s eligibility over city employment rules, while Lumpkin accused Givan of refusing to accept voters’ decision.
Elections
The deadline to qualify is in just nine hours, at 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
Economy
The updated thresholds expand access to nutrition benefits, breastfeeding support and health education for pregnant women, new parents and young children.
Courts
They said Alabama had only hours, with offices closed for a state holiday, to reassign voters before absentee ballots went out.
Elections
The ALGOP has agreed to hear Tuberville's residency issues. For the first time, the former coach seems to be putting up a fight.
Congress
The Army veteran's bid has focused on affordability issues and ethics reforms, in the face of disruptions due to Alabama's ongoing redistricting fight.
Courts
U.S. District Judge Emily C. Marks ruled Alabama's nitrogen hypoxia protocol constitutional, rejecting Jeffery Lee's challenge and clearing the way for his June execution.
Courts
If a justice writes and rules as we would expect “a Republican” to do, it hardly matters whether s/he calls her/himself one.
Agriculture
With agriculture playing such a vital role in our economy, it is imperative that farmers have access to the financial resources they need.
Featured Opinion
The Reconstruction Amendments did not merely add language to the Constitution. They attempted to transform the nation itself.
Featured Opinion
Suffocating for three minutes and dying is not cruel and unusual punishment, according to a federal judge. But it is.
Education
Success in the classroom is just not possible without the skills and dedication of our teachers.