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Behind closed doors, Democrats and Republicans will admit that their guy is not up for the job.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Jefferson County Democratic Party opens candidate qualifying for 2026 primary
Candice Duvieilh on managing growth, improving accountability in District 5
Mobile County Republican Party to host 21 candidates on Monday
Scott Ortis announces candidacy for Alabama Senate District 15
Local educator Craig Jelks considers independent bid for U.S. Senate
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Prefiled bill details new eviction notice, grants immunity
Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Alabama reacts to Trump’s surprise assault on Venezuela
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
National
Alabama lawmakers split sharply after the military action; Republicans praised the capture while Democrats condemned the strike as unconstitutional.
Featured Opinion
Trump has gone around Congress to kidnap a foreign leader and take control of another country. We know how that ends.
Featured Opinion
Traditional conservatism valued restraint, character, and stable institutions. Today, a politics of conflict and resentment threatens the civic foundations of democracy.
News
In 2025, Alabama politics was shaped by fights over “DEI,” changes to federal funding, and secrets kept by state politicians.
News
The Alabama Channel provides live streams and recordings of public meetings, offering citizens powerful tools for transparency and civic participation.
Opinion
News
The 35-day protest began after an officer pepper sprayed the advocate in alleged retaliation for speaking out against excessive force practices.
State
PARCA’s 2025 report finds Alabama collects less tax revenue, relies heavily on sales taxes and maintains a structurally imbalanced system.
Featured Opinion
A look back at some of Trump's weirdest, most outlandish lies and fictional stories from the past year.
Featured Opinion
As we begin a new year, we must recommit to truth, justice, restraint, and responsibility—because our democracy depends on civic virtue.
State
Confusion and strict regulations led many existing retailers to choose closure rather than attempt to comply with the new licensing requirements.
Opinion
Former Lt. Gov. George McMillan, pioneering female legislator Ann Bedsole, and others shaped Alabama politics before their passing in 2025.
Opinion
Newly unsealed court filings showed Meta knew its platforms fueled anxiety and harm in young users, repeatedly choosing company growth over meaningful reform.
Featured Opinion
Alabama faces a fateful choice in 2026: unity or division, substance or performance, a governor for all citizens or only the loyal few.
Opinion
Peace-walking Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile journey were greeted with an unexpected outpouring of love and respect across Alabama.
News
Joe Biden might be sleepy, but he isn't crooked, a 34-time felon, a sexual assaulter or a maniac, and he didn't lead a failed...
Education
The number of Alabama third-graders reading below grade level in 2024 is almost half of the number from 2023.
Congress
Alabama’s senators sponsored a resolution to prevent the Office of Refugee Resettlement from codifying protections for immigrant children in custody.
National
Attorney General Marshall cosigned a petition for review attacking recently proposed increases to passenger car and light truck mileage requirements.
Opinion
The peasant revolt was another milestone for communities desiring self-determination, limited taxation and freedom of conscience.
Courts
SCOTUS ruled it incorrectly decided to hear Moyle v. United States, allowing federal law to still override Idaho abortion law.
Congress
New MCED screenings are emerging which hold the potential to detect dozens of forms of cancer with a simple blood test.
President
The debate has stirred concerns about President Joe Biden's cognitive decline, while Donald Trump remained confident and coherent as he lied repeatedly on stage.
News
The SPLC Union says the recent layoffs are union busting and reflect the organization’s move away from the rural South.