Opinion
The underlying prevailing theme emerging from the Alabama political arena this year is that women have arrived politically in the Heart of Dixie.
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- Elections
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Donnie Chesteen
Bill Morris announces candidacy for Alabama HD50
Campaign finance reports show Tuberville, other frontrunners still raising far more
Congressional challenger Case Dixon calls on Gary Palmer to sign Epstein files petition
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Kenneth Paschal for HD73
- Governor
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
Sen. Britt announces the 2026 Senate Youth Program application opening
Gov. Ivey appoints John Young as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
Rep. Barry Moore introduces bill to provide Americans released from custody with photo ID
Sen. Tuberville demands faster action on stalled nominee confirmations
Sens. Britt, Tuberville sign onto legislation to prevent government shutdowns
Sentence change for Fayette County sex offender spurs public outcry
Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts
- Education
Birmingham Promise receives grant from KPMG US Foundation
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster kids
PARCA: Alabama high-poverty districts show gains in third-grade reading
Opinion | The answer to our public schools issues is sitting right there
Summer reading gains highlight the Literacy Act’s impact on students
- Health
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts
PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs
Veterans Resource Center Board talks operational plans at inaugural meeting
Alabama Department of Public Health confirms case of measles
- Opinion
Opinion | A new way to gamble on sports could cost Alabama billions
Opinion | Safe guns, saved lives: a suicide-prevention call for Alabama
Opinion | Cynthia Almond an outstanding choice for PSC president
Opinion | The death penalty for child rape is unconstitutional—and it should stay that way
Opinion | Woody Baird’s “impeccable record”? Let’s separate fact from fiction
Featured Opinion
Prediction market wagering is spreading rapidly, especially in states with no legal, traditional sports wagering, like Alabama. It could be devastating for the state.
Local news
The committee voiced concerns about handing off the 2025 Christmas parade to a third party, just three months before the event.
News
Holmes was honored by Troy's alumni board for fearless political reporting and his dedication to the highest standards of journalism.
News
A coalition of 43 Alabama groups is pressing state and federal lawmakers to reject TVA privatization publicly.
Congress
This legislation aims to reduce recidivism and create a clearer pathway toward becoming a productive citizen by providing crucial identification.
Featured Opinion
Far from a win, the temporary restraining order issued against the AHSAA in the CHOOSE Act ordeal has only resulted in nearly assured chaos.
Congress
Tuberville criticized the GOP leadership for slow confirmations and urged rule changes to overcome procedural delays.
Governor
A statewide proclamation honored one of the four victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, whose life was cut short too soon.
Opinion
Our state is quickly becoming a hub for one of the most important industries of the future: electric vehicles.
Featured Opinion
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump, HHS, Vaccines, Alabama politics, Public health, UAB, COVID-19, Conspiracy theories
Featured Opinion
Trump's words don't seem to matter. Nor his actions. Nor his failures. Nor his effect on American workers. That just leaves one thing, maybe.
Featured Opinion
There is no legal ground for the state to stand on in a lawsuit against the AHSAA.
Economy
All public functions for both jobseekers and employers are available at this time.
Elections
The party has the power to remove a candidate from the ballot if they find their conduct to be incompatible with the position.
State
A little more than a week ago, the state’s highest court dropped a bombshell that relatively few people seemed to notice.
Courts
One challenges the "gross and illegal misuse of Federal funds" in allocating American Rescue Plan funds for prison construction.
Courts
The move comes after Tiara Young Hudson, a public defender and former judge, won the Democratic nomination during the May primaries.
Opinion
Congress is doing its job to keep this legislation moving and keep our defense priorities in check.
Elections
The contest may stem from the same redistricting errors that triggered contests in Etowah County after voters received ballots with the wrong district races.
Elections
Secretary of State John Merrill said legislation is needed to overhaul the registrar position to establish more accountability and prevent issues from occurring again.
Courts
A federal appeals court recently dismissed Moore's $95 million defamation lawsuit against the comedian.
