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Alabama’s governor governs with quiet force, moving policy with conviction — on veterans, education, and public safety — while others posture.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
P&CMA endorses Rhett Marques for US Congress
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general
State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers
Kristin Nelson leads GOP primary race for HD38, survey shows commanding advantage
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Amy Minton for SD10
- Governor
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
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
- 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. Sewell’s cancer screening bill advances unanimously in House committee
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
Rep. Sewell welcomes cancer advocates to Washington, urges passage of HR842
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Judge, DA both recuse themselves from Fayette County sex offender case
- Education
Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus
NSF awards Troy University professor grant to study recycled plastic safety
State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts
ACHE approves procedures for law enforcement family scholarship program
Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27
- Health
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts
- Opinion
Opinion | Sen. Katie Britt is Alabama’s most popular elected official for good reason
Opinion | Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less
Opinion | Shooting people is wrong
Opinion | A new way to gamble on sports could cost Alabama billions
Opinion | Safe guns, saved lives: a suicide-prevention call for Alabama
News
Last month, the Trump administration canceled $7 billion in federal grants, confounding 60 recipients and leaving their solar projects hanging in the balance.
Education
This partnership built on ASU’s history of community engagement, opening new opportunities for students, educators, and the wider Montgomery community.
News
The artists behind the project say it directly addresses ongoing national conversations about legislation that restricts the removal of Confederate monuments.
Prisons
The Alabama Joint Reentry Commission reviewed progress on driver’s licenses, jobs, and data collection, while weighing legislative and budget priorities.
News
This year's festival, named to Garden & Gun's 2025 Bucket List, adds Adidas as a presenting partner and unveils an exhibit dedicated to Dinah...
Congress
Sewell welcomed cancer advocates, highlighting legislation to ensure access to cutting-edge early detection screenings for seniors.
Party politics
The Alabama Republican Party successfully completed the first phase of the RNC’s GROW program, a rigorous benchmark for state parties.
Municipal elections
Drummond announced she secured a significant endorsement from respected detectives committed to a safer Mobile.
Featured Opinion
Families in Alexander City face soaring utility bills, foul water, and failed promises while Mayor Baird touts his “impeccable record.”
Featured Opinion
Gun violence does not discriminate. There's only one way to curtail it.
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.
Opinion
Alongside seeking mental health treatment, promoting help lines, and strengthening community support, please secure your firearms.
Featured Opinion
If Alabama really wants to back the blue, it would help the good cops get rid of the bad ones.
Education
Moms for Liberty of Madison County is urging the Alabama Public Library Service to develop a policy to terminate noncompliant librarians.
National
Experts warn that Republicans' plan to slash food assistance could devastate Alabama's economy, increase hunger, and strain state resources.
Opinion
One very strange incident happened 80 years ago in Bly, Oregon when a Sunday school teacher and her students were killed in the woods...
Legislature
Lawmakers passed measures on voter integrity, hemp regulation, and energy infrastructure, while other notable bills on education and healthcare failed.
State
Sullivan will represent over 450 cities and towns, advocating for local governments across Alabama, with Riverside Mayor Rusty Jessup as VP.
Public safety
Public safety is the most critical component of a successful community, and sadly, we have areas in our state that are struggling with violent...
News
Read Freely Alabama argues a Colorado court ruling supports its request for a preliminary injunction against the Autauga-Prattville Public Library.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that will designate parole and probation officers as state law enforcement personnel.
