Elections
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
JR Bowling announces candidacy for Senate District 4
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Aaron Thomas for HD 10
ALGOP to open 2026 candidate qualifying on January 5
Rep. Phillip Ensler becomes first Democratic candidate in lieutenant governor race
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ernie Yarbrough for HD 7
- Governor
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
- Legislature
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
Rep. Sewell blasts GOP for failing to extend ACA tax credits
Rep. Figures’ bill to extend National Estuary Program clears U.S. House
Sen. Britt signs onto letters demanding improved transparency from AI companies
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
- Opinion
Opinion | A revolt in December for change
Opinion | Alabama Democrats are showing signs of life
Opinion | In primetime address, Trump tried to blame everyone else for his failing economy
Opinion | When cruelty toward the dead reveals a deeper moral failure
Opinion | Could Alabama’s certificate of need process be in jeopardy?
Elections
“Alabamians want their public servants to focus on solutions to real problems, not culture wars and personal opinions,” Ensler said.
Legislature
HB94 would grant the State Auditor’s Office more enforcement authority and allow exceptions for properties “located behind security bars”
Featured Opinion
Alabama Democrats suddenly have a plan, solid candidates, a good ticket and they've stopped the bickering with each other.
Health
State lawmakers endorsed competing plans to lower insurance costs, but failed to pass an extension for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies this year.
News
Ivey named appointees to various state commissions, including new members for the Port Authority, Forestry Commission and Women's Commission.
News
PCI Government Services and Seekr announced a strategic partnership last week to accelerate the adoption of transparent commercial AI across federal agencies.
Environment
The nationwide celebration encouraged Americans to start the new year outdoors, offering guided adventures across more than a dozen state parks.
Economy
Alabama home sales bucked the traditional seasonal downturn in November, remaining stable month-over-month while prices saw an 18.5 percent annual increase.
Elections
The Alabama Republican Party announced candidate qualifying will begin Jan. 5, 2026, formally launching the critical campaign season for state offices.
Opinion
Inspired by American and French revolutions, Russian officers attempted to move the country away from autocracy toward broader, representative government 200 years ago.
Featured Opinion
Like a bad pitchman, Trump tried to sell you a worthless story and a lot of lies. No one is falling for it.
Featured Opinion
Trump’s words after a critic’s death violated centuries-old moral restraints and revealed a deeper erosion of character and leadership.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's CON process has ensured decent, quality care throughout the state, and protected consumers and taxpayers, but it's under attack.
Opinion
Alabama leaders reorganized the Department of Labor into the Department of Workforce, creating a central hub for industry, education and government collaboration.
Featured Opinion
"We’ve been mandating vaccines for public health reasons forever."
Health
Harris cases among school-aged children this year are more than a 300 percent higher than at the same time last year.
Economy
August’s rate represents 69,005 unemployed persons, compared to 71,678 in July and 156,709 in August 2020.
Legislature
The special session is set for Sept. 27.
Governor
“I commend Treasurer McMillan for his diligent service to the state of Alabama and wish him well in his new endeavor,” Governor Ivey said.
Health
COVID hospitalizations are down, but new daily cases remain high, and two hospitals are out of monoclonal antibody treatments.
Elections
Longtime Rep. Thad McClammy passed away in August. His daughter is the only candidate on the ballot for his seat.
Elections
House District 38 includes portions of Chambers and Lee counties.
Elections
Walker County Commissioner Keith Davis is running for Alabama House District 13.