Opinion
The attorney general’s position is a powerful job in Alabama government, and it appears to be attracting several competent competitors.
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- Elections
Alabama Retail PAC endorses Dustin Beaty in House District 13 special election
Electric Cooperatives of Alabama endorse Tuberville for governor
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rusty Glover for Senate District 34
BCA’s ProgressPAC endorses John Roberts for Senate District 2
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Josh Carnley for Senate District 31
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
Gov. Ivey announces second round of 2025 Rebuild Alabama infrastructure grants
Gov. Ivey announces Vaquito, the work zone safety dog, as honorary ALEA trooper
Bo Offord to lead Alabama Medicaid as Stephanie Azar moves to SEIB
Gov. Ivey deploys search and rescue team to Texas
- Legislature
Bill limiting youthful offender status for murder refiled for 2026 session
State lawmakers will try again to require national anthem weekly in public schools
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
Rep. Phillip Ensler announces decision not to seek reelection
- Economy
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report reveals increased home sales
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey
- National
Alabama AG seeks crackdown on abortion shield law protections
Sen. Britt introduces bill to remove restrictions on manufactured housing
Rep. Sewell to host 14th Annual Job Fair on Thursday
SPLC lawsuit prevents Job Corps centers from closing
Sen. Britt celebrates $25M grant for Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority
- Education
Secretary of State Wes Allen delivers commencement address at Troy University
Alabama AG backs South Carolina in race, sex education lawsuit
Montgomery teacher heads to D.C. for C-SPAN’s Educators’ Conference
Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds
APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids
- Health
Alabama among top states for attracting out-of-state physicians through interstate compact
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Renewal Project announces statewide launch
- Opinion
Congress
Marshall urges Congress to override shield laws protecting out-of-state abortion access and criminalize abortion-related support.
Courts
A new report shows Black Alabamians face greater odds of losing and not regaining voting rights under state felony laws.
Courts
A panel of judges heard arguments on Tuesday regarding a potential preclearance requirement for the state's 2030 Congressional map.
Congress
Britt joined colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill to remove a federal regulation on manufactured housing, aiming to reduce costs and increase flexibility.
Municipal elections
Barbara Drummond's mayoral campaign assembled a group of civic leaders, policy experts, and community advocates.
Elections
The Alabama Retail PAC highlighted Beaty's experience as a business owner and entrepreneur.
Elections
The Electric Cooperatives of Alabama Political Action Committee unanimously endorsed Tuberville for governor, citing his work on infrastructure and energy.
Elections
Glover previously represented Mobile in the House of Representatives and the state Senate from 2002 to 2018.
Opinion
The 2026 race will boil down to a two-man race between two current popular statewide constitutional office holders.
Featured Opinion
Dogs suffering through inhumane conditions, dying at alarming rates, victims of indifference and criminal acts? We would care a lot.
Featured Opinion
Financial activity tied to Andrew Sorrell’s consulting firm and PAC raises questions about Alabama’s lax disclosure rules and enforcement.
Opinion
We must stay true to the TVA mission, and we should do so by telling the truth and educating our friends and neighbors.
News
In an email to library directors, APLS Chair John Wahl ordered audits of collections and programs to ensure no federal funds support gender ideology.
Governor
Rushed legislation could devastate small businesses, limit patient care, and fuel illegal markets, critics say
Economy
New Conway poll shows strong support for FDA reform, small business protections, and reversing Alabama-style bans targeting convenience stores.
Opinion
If you want Alabama lawmakers to do the right things, you're going to have to hold them accountable when they don't.
Education
The commission approved Ignite Academy and Under the Oaks, denied Invictus and AAHS’s Birmingham replication, and considered HBCU-charter partnerships.
Economy
With an 8-2 vote, a Starbucks in Huntsville became the third in the state to unionize and the 586th nationwide.
Local news
Madison, Alabama, wants to stop water fluoridation due to safety and cost concerns, but this has sparked mixed public reactions and opposition.
News
Alabama’s OIT is working with experts to contain the breach, secure systems and restore services after employee credentials were compromised.
Opinion
As leader of the Alabama Senate, I have spent much of my time bringing laser-like focus to accomplishing this mission.
