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As political extremes rise, the middle disappears—and so does the ability to govern. Bill Britt explains why that matters.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | Why I’m backing Coach Tuberville for governor
Jones, Ensler seek to expand lieutenant governor’s role
Poll: The 2027 Montgomery mayor’s race could be a tight one
Wess highlights Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore’s voting record
Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 General Election
- Governor
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
Gov. Ivey marks 25th anniversary of September 11
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama workers in Labor Day message
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
- Economy
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
- National
Britt attends signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt
House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
House passes Palmer bill to recover critical minerals from waste
- Education
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
- Health
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
- Opinion
Opinion | Why I’m backing Coach Tuberville for governor
Opinion | Alabama can solve an administrative problem without creating a family crisis
Opinion | APT cannot poll its way to public trust
Opinion | Could a political newcomer reshape the Huntsville City Council?
Opinion | Protecting college sports, exploiting players
Courts
A Baldwin County man filed the class-action suite after being repeatedly detained in construction site raids despite U.S. citizenship.
Health
Alabama overdose deaths fell 46 percent over two years as state agencies and stakeholders expand prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.
Infrastructure
Officials said the financing clears a final hurdle for the long-delayed I-10 overhaul, with construction expected before 2026 ends.
Education
A survey flagged affordability and limited STEM options as key issues, with officials discussing means of improving program links to apprenticeships.
Economy
Despite softer monthly numbers, Alabama’s housing market posted double-digit yearly sales gains as listings reached their highest level since 2018.
Featured Opinion
Economy
Shoppers will find discounts on apparel, home goods, beauty, toys and holiday décor.
News
The LGBTQ organization's board quickly removed Turner from leadership following the arrest.
Opinion
College athletics is doing just fine. But now the government is involved because the fair compensation of players was eating into profits.
News
The Ratepayer Protection Act stalled in the Senate after passing the House, with Alabama’s delegation backing protections against data center costs.
Education
Librarians pushed back after Amy Minton’s catalog searches flagged hundreds of titles, including books not shelved in youth sections.
Opinion
As AI removes friction from daily life, the harder question is which mental muscles humans can afford to stop using.
Opinion
A young law student’s vow became a landmark conviction that forced Alabama to confront a defining atrocity of the civil rights era.
Courts
The justices stopped an untested national system from taking effect after states had already begun mailing ballots.
Featured Opinion
Fear can warn us of danger. Only courage, imagination and respect for human dignity can show us what to build.
Courts
Plaintiffs asked a federal court to keep Alabama’s court-drawn map in place, warning the state’s move sowed chaos.
Opinion
It seems that laws have become minor inconveniences that are barely speed bumps on the way for certain lawmakers to do whatever they want.
State
Alabama primary voters consider Aniah’s Law expansion and district attorney salary protections constitutional amendments on statewide ballots this election cycle.
Elections
Paulk praised Sparks’ record and leadership as Alabama farmers faced rising costs, weak markets and mounting pressure on family farms.
Elections
Legal threat escalates scrutiny surrounding the PAC’s coordinated attacks on Republican lawmakers tied to gaming legislation.
News
The Alabama Republican pitched road, port, hospital and energy upgrades as practical fixes to support growth ahead of the May 19 primary.
Elections
The decision has upended Alabama’s 2026 congressional races, reshuffled candidates and drawing sharp warnings from Democrats over Black representation and voter confusion.
Education
The CollegeCounts program awarded $1.07 million to 403 students in 57 counties, with no taxpayer funds used for the scholarships.
News
Small-business optimism edged up in April, but persistent inflation, softer sales and hiring challenges kept Main Street confidence well below its long-term average.