Legislature
The Legislature will return to begin its 20th legislative day out of 30 on April 9.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Rhett Marques announces campaign raised more than $500,000 in less than two months
Manufacture Alabama endorses Jack Williams for ag commissioner
P&CMA endorses Katherine Robertson’s campaign for attorney general
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. David Standridge
Manufacture Alabama endorses Caroleene Dobson for secretary of state
- Governor
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
Gov. Ivey declares September as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
- Legislature
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
Alabama Board of Pharmacy faces backlash over Open Meetings Act violation
Lawmaker proposes bill forcing schools to lead pledge of allegiance or lose funding
- Economy
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
National publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
Meta to expand Montgomery data center, upping local investments to $1.5 billion
Manufacture Alabama adds four new directors to board
- National
11th Circuit halts Jefferson County redistricting order
Conservative justices question constitutionality of key Voting Rights Act plank
ALGOP files amicus brief in Supreme Court regarding redistricting case
Alabamians prep for second wave of “No Kings” protests
Alabama’s Congressional delegation praises announced Gaza peace plan deal
- Education
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
Alabama launches digital education network with Apple, Alabama Power
Alabama High School Athletic Association comms director to retire
Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan
- Health
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
Local pediatricians combat fear of Tylenol use during pregnancy
- Opinion
Courts
The map drawn by the Jefferson County Commission will be used in the 2026 elections.
News
The goal is to streamline the state’s workforce development efforts, in part by consolidating previously fragmented workforce programs.
Local news
Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended.
Health
A new report placed Alabama's Medicare performance among the ten worst states nationwide.
News
Student journalists at The Auburn Plainsman defied university officials and threats to report on a brutal 1960 beating, facing backlash for their groundbreaking coverage.
Opinion
The App Store Accountability Act will go a long way to protect children while setting the standard for the rest of the country to...
Education
Troy University announced it will offer a scholarship equal to tuition assistance for military students affected by the government shutdown.
Education
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission approved contract renewals for three schools Wednesday, including Magic City Acceptance Academy.
Opinion
Alabama, in bygone days, would have a slew of what I called “run for the fun of it” candidates.
Opinion
My message is simple and urgent: talk with your doctor now about a personal plan to get through flu, COVID-19, and RSV season safely.
Featured Opinion
Those who undermine democracy while claiming to protect it are no different in spirit from the authoritarians Machado has spent her life opposing.
Opinion
Our rural communities are resilient, but we should not be forced to compete with unregulated markets that play by different rules.
News
Szaflarski’s resignation comes as lawmakers are trying to drag the AMCC out of litigation and get the medical marijuana licensure process moving again.
Economy
"Working-class people have the power to change the world; that's what you're fighting for right now," Fain said.
Legislature
Lawmakers from each house will attempt to work out a compromise gaming bill, with $1.2 billion annually in the balance.
Featured Opinion
The backlash is a reflection of a broader concern for the foundational principles of our democracy.
Legislature
That represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in the state agency's operation budget.
Legislature
The bill would have provided a procedure for some individuals to undergo review for possible release.
Elections
Election managers must receive mail-in absentee ballot applications by Tuesday, April 9.
Elections
The lawsuit challenges SB1 as violating the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
Legislature
HB182 increases penalties for individuals who enter a residence that is not their own.
