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The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee debated an English-only driver's test, but lawmakers questioned creating more barriers for residents.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Young Democrats, College Democrats endorse Escott Lumpkin in District 60
Christian coalition condemns Allen’s ‘anti-muslim rhetoric’
Craig Jelks visits Islamic Academy of Alabama, condemns Tuberville Islamophobia
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Alabama Realtors PAC announces 2026 election cycle endorsements
- Governor
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs executive order meant to prevent state-chartered banks from denying people service
Gov. Ivey orders flags to half-staff honoring fallen Alabama airmen
Gov. Ivey encourages veteran hiring through the HIRE VETS Medallion Program
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
- Legislature
- Economy
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
- National
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
Rep. Sewell’s statement on lack of funding for TSA, other DHS agencies
Sens. Britt, Warnock introduce bipartisan bill to streamline federal grants for HBCUs
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote again to reject Iran war powers resolution
- Education
- Health
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products
Birth centers appeal ruling in regulation battle to Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama doctors push to allow needle-free epinephrine in schools
- Opinion
Opinion | What I saw at NK3 in Birmingham
Opinion | The pursuit of truth ends where the pursuit of power begins
Opinion | Alabama has wasted decades on hate. It has never helped anyone
Opinion | Alabama can lead in protecting the right to contraception and IVF—if lawmakers act now
Opinion | Price controls sometimes work in negotiating but are bad law
Featured Opinion
At NK3 in Birmingham, a diverse crowd revealed deeper emotions—conviction, concern and a shared demand for a more accountable government.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines a growing tolerance for political falsehoods and the moral weight of remaining silent.
Elections
Alicia Escott Lumpkin is challenging four-term incumbent Representative Juandalynn Givan in House District 60.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Panel examines faith in campaigns, Tuberville lawsuit, IVF debate and legislative priorities as Alabama's legislative session nears its end.
Opinion
Politics is an ugly, messy game, and there are those who absolutely love it.
Elections
Independent Senate candidate Craig Jelks toured a Homewood Islamic school to counter conservative misinformation after safety concerns derailed the academy's relocation.
Agriculture
The federal agency offered technical and financial assistance resources to agricultural workers recovering from recent tornadoes, snow and hail.
Congress
Both the Republican incumbent and a challenger vying for District 5's Democratic nomination decried the shutdown, while splitting on the crisis's cause.
Congress
Senator Katie Britt pushed immediate DHS funding and called for suspending congressional pay while federal workers go unpaid.
Governor
The new executive order parallels actions taken by President Donald Trump, who’s complained about being “debanked” following the January 6 riot.
Featured Opinion
Hate has never helped a single person accomplish anything of substance.
Opinion
Alabama has an opportunity to show that when it comes to fundamental freedoms and basic healthcare, we can come together and get it right.
Opinion
Government price controls would undermine the U.S. biotech manufacturing sector that President Trump is just starting to build in Alabama and beyond.
Opinion
It’s the time of year that high school seniors are learning where they will (or won’t) spend their next four’ish years.
Legislature
The Senate Healthcare Policy Committee considered SB80 to require physicians in Alabama ERs, drawing physician support and rural healthcare concerns.
Featured Opinion
Mississippi is stealing our tourism dollars and using them to better that state, better regulate the gambling there and help address the problems.
News
Right-wing advocacy groups and Facebook's parent company Meta were among the bill's supporters at Wednesday's hearing.
News
CEO Doug Otto unveiled a new executive leadership team Wednesday, establishing key roles to strengthen operations and drive statewide economic development.
News
Secretary of State Wes Allen secured key backing for his lieutenant governor bid after 20 Republican sheriffs from across Alabama announced their endorsement.
News
Since moving schools via the CHOOSE Act, McKenzie and Kylee are thriving in an environment that helped them reach their full potential.
News
The bill is a direct challenge to U.S. Supreme Court precedent that explicitly prohibits the death penalty in such cases.
Legislature
Anti-masking laws have never been taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court and have had mixed results in lower courts.
Education
Gov. Kay Ivey introduced Susan Stacy and her grandson, Charlie Perkins, who utilized the CHOOSE Act to secure a faith-based education for the fourth...