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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama Democrats emphasize affordability platform as election looms
Opinion | In a week, we have a chance to solve a lot of our problems
Opinion | Alabama should expect better—and demand it
Huntsville House candidate fires back at Republican opponent’s attack on trans identity
Booker, Sewell join Figures rally in Montgomery as Election Day nears
- Governor
- Legislature
- Economy
- National
Alabama delegation urges Trump to approve Isaias disaster declaration
Figures backs Alabama disaster declaration after Hurricane Isaias
Sen. Britt touts $650,000 secured for St. Clair County law enforcement
Akron’s Post Office to remain open, Sewell says
Britt secures $128,000 for new city of Montevallo police patrol cars
- Education
Alabama approves Ten Commandments poster for public schools starting in January
Ivey awards $27 million to Auburn, Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences
Alabama’s specialty schools have opened admission
Governor: CHOOSE Act helps student stay at school
University of Alabama completes record $2.1 billion fundraising campaign
- Health
Montgomery launches campaign benefiting survivors of domestic violence
UAB Hospital CEO Brenda Carlisle to retire this year
UAB to dedicate $192 million Shelby Biosciences Research Building
HHS declares public health emergency in Alabama after Hurricane Isaias
Seniors say Medicare Advantage cuts could influence their votes
- Opinion
Elections
Party leaders sought to turn grocery taxes, Medicaid expansion and overtime pay into pocketbook issues in a deep-red state.
Elections
Alabama has a lot of problems. There's only one way to fix them. You know what to do.
Education
Alabama education officials approved a Ten Commandments poster for public schools, with required displays beginning January 1, subject to donations.
Congress
A major disaster declaration would unlock FEMA aid for 23 counties where lawmakers said storm damage overwhelmed state and local resources.
Health
Residents and groups can give hygiene essentials through November 11 to help assemble 200 care bags for local support organizations.
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Legislature
Former lawmaker Johnny Mack Morrow calls for Larry Stutts’ resignation, citing his legislative record and involvement in a relative’s case.
Elections
Allison Montgomery accused Phillip Rigsby of using culture-war attacks to distract voters from affordability, schools and health care.
Courts
New legal filings in the Elmore Community Hospital dispute shed additional light on the "secret plan" to build a new hospital.
Congress
The money includes school security cameras in Pell City and a sheriff’s rescue boat, amid ongoing scrutiny of license plate readers.
Congress
The reversal followed Sewell’s letter to postal leaders after the facility closed abruptly weeks before the midterm elections.
Opinion
Hungary’s 1956 uprising showed how Cold War promises of liberation collapsed when Soviet tanks tested the West’s willingness to act.
Featured Opinion
Larry Stutts’ record on Rose’s Law and his relative’s abuse case exposes failures of candor that undermine honorable public service.
Elections
The Tuberville Playbook is overly ambitious and unrealistic in some areas, but it focuses on real issues and avoids cheap rhetoric.
Opinion
As civilized people, we are admonished by faith not to rejoice in the suffering of others, no matter the crime.
Local news
The $375 million plan targeted infrastructure, housing, venues and neighborhood upgrades for city council members to begin review.
Elections
Alabama’s real election crisis is not illegal voting, but millions of lawful citizens who believe their ballots no longer matter.
Education
The appointees bring experience in business, banking, politics and civic leadership, and include three alumni returning to serve the Montgomery college.
Education
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved rule changes expanding scholarship eligibility, workforce training and financial aid, implementing education laws passed in 2026.
Education
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
The initiative aimed to fill a workforce gap with courses, certificates and internships across 22 institutions, including six in Alabama.
News
Visitors will find live quilting demonstrations, porch storytelling, local food and handmade works rooted in the Black Belt community’s renowned tradition.
Elections
The Enterprise lawmaker touted energy affordability and rural infrastructure as he campaigns for the August 11 special election.
Education
The expanded board will support partnerships as the tuition-free residential school prepares to welcome its first students August 13.
Congress
The Alabama Republican pressed nominees on credit union cybersecurity, HUD oversight and affordability concerns facing families across the state.