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- Elections
Democrats launch national coalition for congressional ethics, judicial reform
Tabitha Isner announces run for State Senate District 26
Alabama House advances party registration bill
Mancuso says ballot removal undermines voters, launches independent run
Alabama-led candidate coalition to hold U.S. Capitol launch event
- Governor
Gov. Ivey encourages veteran hiring through the HIRE VETS Medallion Program
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
Ivey commutes Burton death sentence over unequal punishment
Gov. Ivey’s summer internship program deadline is approaching
- Legislature
House Republicans push closed primaries forward
Senate Democrats delay “Gulf of America” bill
Alabama Senate Republicans continue to stonewall Dem legislation with partisan calendar
House committee passes bill ensuring athletics eligibility for CHOOSE Act students
Committee advances bill regulating utility-scale solar farms
- Economy
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
Hadrian to partner with Navy on northwest Alabama defense project
- National
Sen. Britt signs onto “National Women in Agriculture Day” resolution
Sen. Britt backs bill halting congressional pay during government shutdowns
Democrats launch national coalition for congressional ethics, judicial reform
Rep. Sewell introduces the Maternal Vaccination Act
Sens. Britt, Tuberville receive League of Municipalities’ 2026 Hometown Hero award
- Education
Alabama nonprofit becomes state’s first J-1 exchange visa sponsor
House committee advances Ten Commandments display bill
ACHE reviews higher education bills, approves new academic programs at quarterly meeting
Alabama bill aims to let professors profit from research
Alabama House passes $10.9 billion education budget
- Health
Bill to raise EMS reimbursement rates advances to House vote
UAB Hospital now fifth-largest in the nation
Children’s of Alabama to host giveback night at Walk-Ons Sports Bistreux
ADPH reports downturns in healthcare-associated infection rates
Bill to eliminate out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer screenings heads to Ivey’s desk
- Opinion
Opinion | Why I will stand at No Kings 3—and why it matters
Opinion | Walker County has a chance to get rid of a bad sheriff. They might not
Opinion | Thinking for yourself in an age of propaganda
Opinion | The age of impatience
Opinion | Pain at the pump showcases economic benefits of electric vehicles
Featured Opinion
A defense of constitutional principles, civic responsibility, and why peaceful protest remains essential to preserving liberty in a self-governing republic.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt warns that one-party dominance weakens accountability and rewards conformity in the latest episode of “This Matters.”
Featured Opinion
Nick Smith has presided over a crime-riddled sheriff's department in Walker County. The people there might re-elect him anyway.
State
The AMCC repeatedly violated the state's Open Meetings Act and overpaid a law firm by more than $200,000.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Congress
Senator Katie Britt urged the passage of a bill Friday that would prevent members of Congress from receiving paychecks during a government shutdown.
Legislature
A few Republicans, particularly those in purple districts, joined Democrats in opposing the legislation.
Legislature
Senate Democrats delayed a Gulf renaming bill, arguing Republican lawmakers are prioritizing symbolism over cost-of-living issues.
Elections
Congressional hopefuls met at the U.S. Capitol, pledging to pursue term limits, ban congressional stock trading and establish a SCOTUS ethics code.
Legislature
State Senator Rodger Smitherman criticized the Republican majority Thursday for repeatedly excluding Democratic bills from the daily legislative agenda.
Opinion
Things that once took time to digest can now be consumed in seconds.
Opinion
As an EV owner, I see those savings every month—and they only grow when gas prices spike.
Opinion
Community banks aren’t just financial institutions. They’re partners in the work we do every day to feed and fuel this country.
Featured Opinion
Trump has failed to deliver on every promise and sold out his base in every way imaginable. Yet, the loyalty for some doesn't fade.
Elections
The five candidates are seeking the nomination for their House seats in the primary election, to be held May 24.
State
Since 1994, the Alabama Kids Count Data Book has documented and tracked the health, education, safety, and economic security of children at the state...
Legislature
When fully implemented, the exemption is projected to save the state’s small businesses an estimated $23 million a year.
Congress
The goal of this institute will be to improve NOAA's actionable water resource information for forecasts, watches, warnings, and related products.
Elections
Both Mike Durant and Katie Britt appear to be positioning themselves to win Trump's endorsement.
Legislature
Opponents of the bill said transgender students don't pose any threat to other students and that the bill could cause legal problems for schools...
Legislature
The full Senate is the final hurdle for the bill to head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk to be signed into law.
Legislature
The bill is in response to complaints about abuse by the Brookside Police Department.
Legislature
The bill limits the number of telehealth visits regarding the same condition, with the same physician to four, before having to see a physician...