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The battle over Senate Bill 1 is just one skirmish in a much larger war over voting rights.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Retail PAC announces endorsements for the 2026 election cycle
Andrew Sneed outraises Dale Strong in recent reporting
Democrats challenge GOP in six key Baldwin County races
Robertson touts fundraising lead as Mitchell counters with in-state donor strength
Analysis | Alabama law—not property ownership—governs Tuberville eligibility
- Governor
Governor announces appointments including Baldwin and Cullman County circuit judgeships
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey awards $4.5M to help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey announces support for the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
- Legislature
Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for terrorist threats
Senate Pro Tem Gudger praises final passage of Child Predator Death Penalty Act
State legislators introduce bipartisan Alabama Affordability Protection Plan
Bill to criminalize church protests advances in House
House committee advances bill to rename Gulf of Mexico
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
- National
Rep. Aderholt announces service academy nominations from Alabama’s 4th District
Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump’s threat to take over US elections
Alabama lawmakers celebrate funding package’s passage, as DHS fight looms
Aderholt launches 2026 Fourth Congressional Art Competition for Alabama students
Sewell votes for funding package, including millions for Alabama projects
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
- Health
Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame to induct 12 healthcare figures
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
- Opinion
Opinion | A careful rail review is in Alabama’s best interest
Opinion | It’s time to stand up for Alabama workers
Opinion | After an hour of oversight, violence inside Alabama prisons unaddressed
Opinion | An open letter to Alabama’s U.S. senators
Opinion | The ALGOP decision on Tuberville ballot challenge shouldn’t be surprising
Legislature
Committee members questioned proposed regulations aimed at controlling minors' social media use and earnings, leading the chair to postpone all scheduled bill votes.
Legislature
The bill is a response to an incident at a Minnesota church last month.
Legislature
The committee also heard a bill by Representative Mark Gidley on prohibiting the term "West Bank" for Israel's West Bank.
Legislature
Senator Robert Stewart warned that the state Legislature should not “legislate dignity away from Alabamians” before voting against the bill.
Elections
The Alabama Retail PAC announced its support for dozens of candidates, including high-profile constitutional offices, who they said recognize retail's vital economic role.
Elections
Andrew Sneed outraised the incumbent, Representative Dale Strong, with 100 percent of his funds originating from individual donors not PACs.
Legislature
A bipartisan coalition unveiled a three-bill reform package designed to protect families and businesses from rising utility costs and special interest influence.
Congress
The congresswoman called the attempts to undermine the vote a "five-alarm fire for our democracy," demanding swift Republican condemnation.
Elections
Baldwin County Democrats announced six contested races for the November midterm, challenging the GOP on issues from immigration to local infrastructure.
Opinion
The Surface Transportation Board rejected the initial merger application between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, insisting on a thorough, fact-based review.
Opinion
The future of Alabama depends on strong infrastructure, strong families and strong jobs.
Opinion
Less than two weeks after two inmates died, ADOC Commissioner John Hamm failed to address deadly conditions during the Legislature's prison oversight meeting.
Opinion
You can continue to align yourselves with executive power and party discipline. Or you can honor your oath.
Featured Opinion
There seem to be many within the Republican Party who are fed up with the good ol’ boy system. People don’t like cheaters.
Prisons
The officer was detained on Wednesday and charged with attempting to distribute a controlled substance.
News
According to a recent KFF survey, 2 in 5 women under 30 now consider abortion the most important issue.
News
ALDOT sent an 18-person crew to help clear Florida roadways of hurricane debris.
News
The court's actions reflect a nationwide effort to safeguard electoral integrity amidst growing concerns of election-related violence and foreign influence.
Congress
During Thursday’s debate, Figures and Dobson sparred about the state of the economy, immigration policy, and transgender children in sports.
Legislature
After months of public pressure, the ABPP has finally started to grant more paroles. That random increase proves the need for oversight, Rep. Chris...
Elections
Panelists will celebrate the strides Alabamians have made in the fight for voting rights and discuss ways to continue that fight.
State
The SBVA urged Davis to reconsider his resignation after the Veterans Benefits and Services Committee found no wrongdoing with ARPA funds.
Opinion
Alabama has transformed its approach to connecting those in crisis with the mental health resources they need.