Independent Senate candidate Craig Jelks toured a Homewood Islamic school to counter conservative misinformation after safety concerns derailed the academy's relocation.
Both the Republican incumbent and a challenger vying for District 5's Democratic nomination decried the shutdown, while splitting on the crisis's cause.
HB13, a pandering immigration enforcement bill, is a poorly written, poorly intended piece of legislation that attacks some of the country's most basic rights.
Endorsement came hours before qualifying deadline, reshaping Republican primary already featuring term-limited Secretary of State Wes Allen and Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate.
The Alabama House unanimously approved legislation offering retired public workers a practical tool to fill persistent school bus driver shortages across the state.
Republican candidate Ken McFeeters qualified for governor, launching a campaign centered on eliminating property taxes and combating federal surveillance in Alabama.