Elections
Statewide races were swept by Republicans while Republicans in the Legislature maintained their supermajority.
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- Elections
Justice Tommy Bryan announces bid for re-election to Alabama Supreme Court
District 10 election challenge moves towards House hearing
Justice Sarah Stewart takes large fundraising lead
Speaker Ledbetter endorses Chris McCool for Alabama Supreme Court
Opinion | Five seats on the Alabama Supreme Court up for election in 2024
- Governor
Governor releases statements following successful Special Session
Governor issues executive order to “cut red tape” for citizens, businesses
Ivey calls for $1B in tax rebates, sets Special Session in State of the State
Full text: Gov. Kay Ivey’s 2023 State of the State address
Gov. Ivey announces grants to support domestic violence shelters
- Legislature
HR20 recognizes Saint Patrick’s Day, contributions of Irish-Americans in Alabama
Legislature approves $1.06 billion pandemic relief spending
Alabama House passes $1 billion ARPA spending bill
Alabama Senate approves $59 million payment to the Alabama Trust Fund
Sen. Figures introduces bills to repeal, add exceptions to Alabama abortion law
- Economy
- National
Sen. Britt calls for Banking Committee hearing on Silicon Valley Bank
Garrett Jemison joins Butler Snow’s Regulatory and Government Relations Team
Black Southern Women’s Collaborative members: “We too must resist”
Study: Nearly 2 in 3 Americans believe abortion should be legal
Britt pushes back on China buying U.S. farmland
- Education
Alabama colleges awarded nearly 28,000 bachelor’s degrees over the last decade
ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign
Sewell to announce funding to support student initiatives at Birmingham-Southern College
One year in, Skills for Success rapid training shows results
Birmingham Talks receives national investment
- Health
New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026
Medical associations launch campaign to warn Alabamians of fentanyl dangers
Mental health system faces crises of workforce shortage, uncompensated care
COVID-19 deaths in Alabama reach 21,000
Alabama doctors applaud recommendation for over-the-counter Narcan
- Opinion
Opinion | Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight
Opinion | Alabama wants to build a billion dollar prison. You should pay attention
Opinion | Investing in Alabama’s future with ARPA funds
Opinion | Coming soon to a doctor’s office near you: Cutting-edge research and care
Opinion | Donald Watkins blogs from prison
2022 election stories
Elections
Libertarian challenger Rick Chandler criticized Alabama's lack of limitations on campaign contributions.
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Secretary of State John Merrill projects a turnout between 45 and 50 percent, which could break a record in voter numbers but not percentage.
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Johnny Cochran said he is hoping to find common ground with voters who typically vote Republican on small government and fiscal conservatism.
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Flowers now faces a massive uphill battle against incumbent Republican Gov. Kay Ivey.
Elections
Ivey has raised $6.6 million during this election cycle. Tim James has raised the second-most at $2.3 million.
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The party will be able to run candidates for all Bibb, Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Tuscaloosa County positions.
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Interested candidates have until Jan. 28 to qualify for the Republican primary.
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All six candidates are Republican incumbents seeking re-election to the state House and Senate.
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"Forestry and forest products are an integral part of Alabama's thriving economy,” Waggoner said.
