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While the census controls where the new lines are drawn, so do expectations and requests from legislators and other elected officials.
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- Elections
Chad Chig Martin’s final campaign centers around uniting Alabama
Wes Allen touts first fundraising report for lieutenant governor campaign
Pamela Casey’s AG campaign leads with statewide donations
Kristin Nelson launches campaign for House District 38
McInnis reports strong first month in race for Alabama ag commissioner
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as Public Service Commission president
Sen. Tuberville centers Trump in his gubernatorial campaign
Gov. Ivey shares statement on the 2025 Regular Session ending
Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles officers officially recognized as law enforcement
Gov. Ivey signs House Bill 202 and House Bill 199
- Legislature
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
New Alabama vape law bans flavored e-cigarettes in stores
Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength
A look at the 2025 session’s impacts on mental healthcare
Alabama passes 12-bill package to strengthen military support, jobs, bases
- Economy
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
- National
Sen. Britt discusses budget proposal with commerce secretary
Reconciliation bill threatens rural health care in the state
Sen. Britt questions Linda McMahon on HBCUs, charter schools, literacy rates
Sen. Britt joins bipartisan bill to modernize investor disclosure
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
- Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
Moms for Liberty calls for APLS board to help get librarians fired
Kathy Murphy named new president of Wallace Community College in Dothan
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
Opinion | Would Alabama GOP reject Bruce Pearl over donations or his Jewish advocacy?
More taxpayer money for lawyers as medical cannabis debacle rolls on
Opinion | Confronting the escalating threat of antisemitism: Why we must stand united
Opinion | The government cuts that might kill us
Opinion | ACCS is just what the doctor ordered for Alabama jobs
Featured Opinion
Bruce Pearl’s coaching success and Jewish advocacy may put the Alabama GOP’s values to the test.
Local news
Rachel Homolak has made national news for her tactics challenging libraries in Missouri and Alabama.
Featured Opinion
The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission did Thursday what it's done best in its four-plus years of existence: Got more taxpayer money for lawyers.
Elections
Chad Chig Martin’s final campaign is a grassroots effort focused on trust in government and serving the people of Alabama.
Governor
Cynthia Almond steps into the role as the PSC’s new president, bringing legislative and legal expertise to regulate utilities across Alabama.
Municipal elections
Elections
Nelson said her campaign is focused on public safety, economic growth, educational freedoms, and lower taxes for working families.
Local news
A gas station group challenged Montgomery's vape ban, citing CDC data that suggests the real source of the problem isn't convenience stores.
Congress
Britt discussed the president's budget proposal with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, highlighting Alabama's automotive and aviation industries and seeking commitments for future growth.
Featured Opinion
It's popular to say government is terrible. The fact is most government is good, and gutting it could be the death of us.
Opinion
This system is the mainstay of job creation, economic development, and future economic growth for Alabama.
Featured Opinion
Their reckless power play didn’t just trample Black Alabamians — it cracked open Republican dominance and exposed the toxic grip of national puppet masters.
Featured Opinion
Alabama celebrated Jefferson Davis on Monday, and thank goodness for that. He's exactly the reminder we need.
Elections
The association on Friday added Chambliss to the group's growing list of endorsements.
Featured Opinion
I’m not naïve. I know it’ll take bigger, broader minds to make a difference during redistricting than we have now in Montgomery.
Health
Alabama has fourth lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and the second highest number of confirmed COVID deaths per capita in U.S.
Legislature
Prevailing issues posed were whether district lines had been broken or packed along racial lines and the redrawing of particular districts.
Health
A CDC advisory committee is to debate the vaccine for those younger children on Tuesday. The CDC director will have final say.
Legislature
Committee members also got an overview of the state's general fund and federal COVID aid spending.
Legislature
The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters.
Featured Opinion
If approved, the proposed district maps would keep about 95 percent of legislative seats non-competitive.
Health
The joint statement's advice limiting employers ability to inquire about the validity of a person's religious beliefs is counter to updated federal guidance.
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