Featured Opinion
After 16 years of dominance, Alabama Republicans increasingly face their greatest governing obstacle from forces operating within their own party.
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- Elections
Alabama Democrats expand grassroots organizing
NFIB PAC backs Corey Hill for Alabama agriculture commissioner
NFIB Alabama endorses Katherine Robertson, 111 legislative candidates
Alabama GOP moves to protect legislative seats in Madison, Limestone
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
- Governor
- Legislature
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- National
Britt secures $128,000 for new city of Montevallo police patrol cars
Britt celebrates President Trump’s signing of the Clergy Act
Senator Britt calls for US to “use economic firepower” to end war in Ukraine
Sewell demands USPS reopen Hale County post office closed before election
Sewell announces $27M grant to modernize rural rail infrastructure in the Black Belt
- Education
- Health
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
Alabama health care concerns rise as rural hospitals struggle
Alabama Board of Nursing ransomware attack may have exposed personal information
- Opinion
State
The AMCC executive director plans to retire, but he will wait until the final licensing process is complete first.
Featured Opinion
Governor Kay Ivey’s clemency decision serves justice and offers an opportunity to address Alabama’s unfinished work on judicial override sentences.
Governor
The governor cited concerns over direct evidence as longtime advocates, including former prosecutors and officials, continued pushing for a new trial.
Elections
Alabama Democratic Party chair Bobby Singleton detailed plans for community outreach and fundraising work while urging Alabama Democrats to mobilize voters.
Agriculture
The small business group cited the Douglas mayor’s farm, grocery and local government experience in backing his agriculture commissioner bid.
Congress
Senator Katie Britt praised working across the aisle, discussed sanctions on Russia, and connected recent unrest in France to immigration.
Environment
Alabama regulators adopted water-quality rule amendments to comply with SB71, which restricts environmental standards and defaults to federal toxicity assessments.
State
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission is once again dealing with self-manufactured controversy.
Elections
The small-business group cited candidates’ records on Main Street issues, primarily backing statehouse incumbents from across the state.
Health
The eight-story facility expands space for medical and psychology research, including work on cancer, mental health, aging and chronic disease.
Opinion
I believe John the Baptist’s answer compels us to support candidates who resist the abuse of authority, false accusations and greed.
Elections
As Alabama’s election approaches, voters should judge candidates’ promises of faithful, honest service against the campaigns they have actually conducted.
Elections
The Republicans' sudden concern over the grocery tax is proof that we can fix Alabama's government by fixing Alabama's voting.
Elections
Tommy Tuberville has once again waded into the data center debate. And once again, he's likely to regret it.
Party politics
After years of party infighting, the Senate minority leader vowed listening tours across all 67 counties before a pivotal election.
Local news
Jackson Hospital, BCBS Alabama announced an agreement more than a month ago, but it still hasn't been signed, delaying progress on saving the hospital.
Featured Opinion
With the best policies and plenty of momentum already in place, Alabama Democrats now have solid leadership to move the party forward.
Health
Birmingham and Tuscaloosa VA researchers will test whether pharmaceutical-grade psilocybin can ease treatment-resistant depression and PTSD in veterans.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
This week, The V examines a tightening governor’s race, prison accountability, SNAP pressures and Alabama’s deepening maternity care divide across Alabama.
Elections
The independent Senate candidate said the votes showed loyalty to Trump has eclipsed constitutional oversight and Alabama’s interests.
Opinion
A 1526 compromise in Speyer revealed why governments could not command conscience, shaping a path from empire to the First Amendment.
Elections
The construction industry group cited Marques’ record on infrastructure and business issues ahead of the August 11 Republican primary.
Governor
The governor urged students to embrace new opportunities while thanking teachers, administrators and parents for supporting the year ahead.