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"Huntsville is a pretty great place to live, and now it's the biggest city in Alabama!” Congressman Mo Brooks said.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- 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
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
Rep. Figures secures over $3 million for Montgomery region projects
Alabama airman Alex Klinner killed in Iraq in refueling plane crash
- 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 | The age of impatience
Opinion | Pain at the pump showcases economic benefits of electric vehicles
Opinion | A Washington loophole that could cost farmers their loans
Opinion | Trump has failed to deliver on every promise. So why are you still loyal?
Opinion | Crime that happens in prison is still crime
5th Congressional District stories
Congress
The Empowering Law Enforcement Act will grant state and local law enforcement inherent immigration enforcement authority.
Elections
He spoke about his campaign for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District.
Congress
The legislation incentivizes owners of S corporations to sell their stock to an employee stock ownership plan.
Congress
DOD civilian pilots cannot currently use FAA regulation to add an FAA certificate or rating.
Elections
Katie Britt leads all of the U.S. Senate candidates in contributions despite being a late entrant into the race.
Elections
FreedomWorks for America announced that they have endorsed Brooks in Alabama’s U.S. Senate race.
Congress
The legislation would give active-duty service members, veterans and Gold Star Families free access to America’s most iconic natural treasures.
Congress
Brooks’ 2020 ACU rating was 56 percentage points higher than the average member of Congress.
Elections
Wardynski is running for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District to replace Mo Brooks.