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A federal judge ruled the U.S. government lacked sufficient evidence that a kitchen manager at El Patron employed illegal immigrants.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Ben Harrison announces reelection campaign for House District 2
Cindy Myrex secures GOP nomination in HD12 runoff
BCA endorses Caroleene Dobson for Alabama secretary of state
Barry Moore launches US Senate bid, vows to back Trump and fight D.C. “swamp”
April Weaver announces candidacy for new term in Alabama Senate
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints John Young as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
Gov. Ivey urges students to “be bold” in back-to-school video message
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
- Legislature
Bill reintroduced to ease religious exemptions in Alabama schools
Poll: Republican voters want focus on economic issues, not culture wars
Lawmakers hold contract for attorney sanctioned over AI-generated citations in prison case
Bill to exempt optical aids from Alabama sales tax filed again for 2026 session
Alabama lawmakers renew push for death penalty in child rape cases
- Economy
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
Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report reveals increased home sales
Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains
- National
Rep. Aderholt requests $56 million in community project funds
Sen. Katie Britt reflects on first seven months of 119th Congress
White House announces intent to nominate Alabamians to U.S. district courts
Rep. Sewell to host “Hands Off Our Benefits” episode of Terri Talks
Court orders Alabama to keep using current districts until 2030 redistricting
- 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
Bill reintroduced to ease religious exemptions in Alabama schools
Sen. Britt advances funding for Alabama hospitals and universities
American Cancer Society speaks out on threats to Alabama research grants
Alabama among top states for attracting out-of-state physicians through interstate compact
Bill reintroduced to enhance religious exemptions for vaccinations, mask-use
- Opinion
Opinion | Is Trump’s economic agenda still capitalism—or something else entirely?
Opinion | Spiro Cheriogotis distorts a killing—court records tell a darker truth
Opinion | I’m a debate coach. Here’s what I make of the raucous Birmingham debate
Opinion | Three down-ballot state offices will be filled by three competent Republicans
Opinion | The new reality is not in your favor
Featured Opinion
Trump's second-term economic agenda raises questions about capitalism, central planning, and whether power—not markets—is now driving prosperity.
Municipal elections
The debate touched on the controversy over a potential domestic violence incident involving Mayor Tony Kennon at a public building.
Health
The bill would allow written declarations for vaccine religious exemptions in Alabama schools and colleges.
Congress
Aderholt requested more than $56 million for Alabama's 4th Congressional District, targeting infrastructure, education, and healthcare projects.
Environment
Award-winning environmental films, exploring Alabama's natural resources and complex issues, were donated to the Birmingham Public Library's 17 locations.
Environment
Alabama's attorney general condemned the push for carbon emission standards on financial institutions, citing potential violations of state and federal anti-ESG and antitrust laws.
Congress
Britt highlighted legislative actions from the 119th Congress, from border security to housing, and safeguarding vital Alabama programs and projects.
News
Southern Research has opened a $98M biotech center, doubling lab capacity to speed breakthroughs in cancer, chronic illness, and infectious disease research.
Opinion
We will discuss the down-ballot races of treasurer, secretary of state, and auditor this week.
Featured Opinion
Until average Americans, and especially average Alabamians, stop falling for the goofy scare tactics and racism, the odds will never be in our favor.
Featured Opinion
From suffragists to today’s Christian nationalists, history warns that rights vanish without action. The fight for democracy is now.
Featured Opinion
If there's no investigation, no charges pending, and the family is OK with it, why can't the body cam footage be made public?
Featured Opinion
The Alabama Republican Party is closing ranks, shrinking the bubble, and using Kay Ivey as a villain. It will end badly.
State
Skaggs previously served as the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources's general counsel.
Courts
The Supreme Court’s request for briefs on majority-minority districts’ constitutionality indicates a forthcoming ruling could upend the Voting Rights Act.
Elections
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate received the Alabama Cannabis Coalition's endorsement and unveiled a sweeping strategy aimed at rolling back Alabama’s hemp ban.
Elections
The Alabama Republican Party formally adopted its 2026 primary resolution, establishing the official timeline and procedures for candidate qualifying.
Opinion
Born 300 years ago, John Newton’s life was transformed from brutal naval service and slave trading to a powerful voice for abolition.
Congress
The Perry County Water Authority was awarded $2 million and the town of Carrollton was awarded nearly $1 million.
News
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association invited anglers of all ages and skill levels to showcase how they enjoy the Black Belt’s bountiful fishing.
News
The Georgia-based PAC was charged with failing both to register as an independent committee and to report dozens of expenditures.
Municipal elections
