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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
Opinion | 99 problems, but the pledge ain’t one
Alabama Democratic Party convenes to reorganize August 8
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama Association of School Boards
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
- Opinion
Alabama politics stories
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt argues that cynicism rewards bad politics, while democracy depends on citizens who refuse to disappear from public life
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Republican runoff victories, a new Tuberville lawsuit and dismal turnout reveal Alabama’s power struggles heading into the general election season.
Elections
In a state with more than 3.8 million registered voters, Alabama’s major Republican nominations were decided by roughly 300,000 people.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt examines why voters’ choices often reflect values, fears, identity and belonging as much as economics or policy.
Featured Opinion
Alabama remains a Republican state, but when one party controls everything, voters eventually judge it by whether life has gotten better.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
This week’s VOP examines residency questions, runoff uncertainty, Democratic rebuilding and Alabama’s lingering judicial override death penalty debate.
Elections
Party says credentials are required and chairman’s statement will be the only public response after Sunday’s hearing.
Opinion
In politics, the line between admiration and idolatry is easily blurred. What we need are not hero-leaders, but servant-leaders.
Courts
The Court gave Alabama room, but justice asks what the state does when the law no longer restrains its power.