Legislature
Republicans argue that “packing” Black voters into the 7th Congressional District essentially upholds one of the requirements of the Voting Rights Act.
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- Elections
Norman Crow announces candidacy for Alabama House District 63
Wadsworth’s campaign grossly misrepresented her academic credentials
Marshall talks senate priorities, China tariffs, L.A. protests
Wahl talks 2026 election cycle, calls for shift to closed primaries
Majority of Alabama House Republicans endorse Wes Allen
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
Gov. Ivey introduces new First Dog of Alabama
Gov. Ivey appoints David Reed as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
Gov. Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as Public Service Commission president
Sen. Tuberville centers Trump in his gubernatorial campaign
- Legislature
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
State Rep. Susan DuBose to hold town hall meeting on June 17
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
- Economy
SNAP cuts threaten 800,000 Alabamians as state faces $300 million burden
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
- National
Figures, Sewell, SPLC President slam Trump over restoring Confederate military base names
Rep. Sewell votes no on Trump Rescissions Package
Rep. Sewell recognizes Juneteenth and Major League Baseball on the House Floor
Gov. Ivey appoints Laurie Hoyt to Baldwin County Circuit judgeship
Rep. Figures honors Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige at Congressional Baseball Game
- Education
Opinion | Giving our young people a second chance
Gov. Ivey appointing Ami Brooks to lead Department of Early Childhood 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
- Health
Department of Public Health warns of suspected measles case in Lee County
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
- Opinion
News
Hundreds gathered Saturday morning carrying signs to denounce the presidency of Donald Trump, joining millions nationwide in the "No Kings" protest.
Featured Opinion
From Montgomery to Mobile, peaceful demonstrators reminded the nation that liberty demands vigilance — and no leader is above the people.
Courts
The federal lawsuit centered on MPD chief Ernest Finley's resignation, which prompted a very public spat between the AG and Ethics Commission, was dismissed.
News
Edward Poolos, current deputy commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, was appointed as the new director.
News
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed convened national and local leaders to support and invest in solutions that will advance Black work, wages, and wealth in...
Municipal elections
Congress
The package cuts $9.4 billion in federal funding, threatening educational programming, independent journalism, and global health.
Congress
Sewell recognized Juneteenth and numerous celebrations across Alabama's 7th District. She also acknowledged Major League Baseball's return to Birmingham.
Elections
He is seeking to fill the seat that will be decided in a special election, with the date to be set by the governor.
Opinion
As with any session, there were disappointments. But overall, 2025 was a step forward marked by smart and strategic wins.
Featured Opinion
The SBC’s resolutions — and similar moves in Alabama — show how religious control of policy threatens liberty, diversity, and democracy itself.
Opinion
Preserving Job Corps isn’t a Democratic or Republican issue. Or at least, it shouldn’t be.
Education
Alabama's REACH Act, now law, offers young people a second chance to earn their diploma.
Legislature
The bill was substituted, prematurely clotured and amended by conference committee before finally reaching its final form.
Health
OSHA estimates the mandate will save the lives of 6,500 workers and prevent more than 250,000 hospitalizations over the next six months.
Prisons
Jonathan Click, 33, was found unresponsive by prison staff. He's the latest in at least four recent deaths of incarcerated people in Alabama.
Elections
“I am elated for the endorsement from the Forestry Association,” Butler said.
Governor
State lawmakers on Thursday continued to debate anti-vaccine mandate bills, however.
Congress
He’s also referred to it, and to the Biden energy policy, as “socialist.”
Legislature
In the Senate Wednesday, both bills received near-unanimous opposition from Democratic senators.
Legislature
The plan, which also reorganizes the amendments, has to be approved by the Legislature and voters.
Legislature
The bill's opponents include the Business Council of Alabama, Health Freedom Alabama and the Alabama Department of Labor.
