Opinion
Alabama leaders reorganized the Department of Labor into the Department of Workforce, creating a central hub for industry, education and government collaboration.
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- Elections
Jeremy Devito highlights immigration, healthcare reform in US House run
Meet the candidates running for Alabama State Auditor in 2026
Andrew Sneed talks District 5 run, need for congressional reform
Manufacture Alabama endorses Doug Harwell, John Roberts
Rep. Ensler says he would push for gambling legislation as lieutenant governor
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
Sen. Matt Woods prefiles Trey’s Law bill
Proposed law would allow for removal of library board members
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
News
HB445 establishes a statewide licensing, testing, labeling, taxation and enforcement system regulating who may sell consumable hemp products in Alabama, effective January 1.
Elections
Democratic candidate Jeremy Devito said he decided to run for the U.S. House after witnessing the Trump administration's immigration enforcement policies.
Featured Opinion
Alabama faces a fateful choice in 2026: unity or division, substance or performance, a governor for all citizens or only the loyal few.
Elections
Josh Pendergrass shared his "American dream" story while Derek Chen detailed how his Taiwanese heritage shaped his views on accountability.
Opinion
Peace-walking Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile journey were greeted with an unexpected outpouring of love and respect across Alabama.
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Elections
Manufacture Alabama placed its confidence in the two candidates, stating they understood the importance of infrastructure, workforce development and a stable business climate.
Elections
Alabama politicians need to “focus on the things that are gonna improve people’s quality of life,” Ensler said.
Elections
Ron Sparks is weighing a return to state office, saying farmers, consumers and food security need stronger leadership and renewed policy focus.
News
A preliminary settlement required Alabama to institute standardized assessments and shift children from rigid facilities into community-based care.
State
HB86 would require Alabama’s parole board to positively consider rehabilitation, low recidivism risk, work and education when reviewing parole decisions.
Featured Opinion
A Christmas reflection asking whether faith, mercy and love of neighbor still guide our public life today in American politics.
Opinion
Another death will not bring him back. It will only deepen my trauma and the moral cost we all share.
Featured Opinion
Low turnout and habit-driven politics quietly replace accountability, leaving power unchallenged and citizens forgetting their responsibility in a self-governing state.
Featured Opinion
Those determined to divide the country will use anything at their disposal. Even boxes of chocolate.
Opinion
Once considered the "kiss of death," political endorsements in Alabama shifted from local truisms to powerful tools driven by national allegiance and key organizations.
Elections
Crimiel, a prosecutor focused on special victims cases and a lifelong Montgomery resident, announced her candidacy for House District 74.
Legislature
State Sen. Chris Elliott introduced Senate Bill 26, establishing a pathway for local governments to remove library board members after months of controversy.
Education
The Alabama Teacher Streamlining Paperwork Act is expected to focus on eliminating redundant attendance and grade book requirements
Elections
The move came after Tuberville claimed Islam was not a religion and called for Muslims to be deported.
Education
Sen. Gerald Allen announced a new scholarship honoring Charlie Kirk at the University of Alabama.
Congress
U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell and Shomari Figures called on the University of Alabama to restore two suspended student publications.
Elections
The organization complimented Allen’s small business record, saying he is a leader who fights for the state’s economic engine.
Elections
All 14 mayors across Baldwin County announced their endorsement o Elliott, citing his influence securing resources in Montgomery.