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- Elections
Gov. Ivey calls special primary election for Alabama-drawn State Senate map
Registrars stand ready for redistricting in event of Supreme Court reversal
Records contradict CD-5 candidate’s claim she voted in 2024
Wahl campaign reports $500K fundraising surge after first-place finish
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
- 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
April sees job listing increase, nursing, customer service positions as top roles
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama small businesses to enter Patriot Pitch Competition
April unemployment rises slightly, manufacturing wages hit record high
Alabama housing market sees sales growth in April
Virginia Transformer plans Muscle Shoals plant with 1,100 jobs
- National
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Governor extends candidate certification deadline as Alabama awaits word from SCOTUS
Alabama AG asks Supreme Court to stay redistricting ruling
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
GOP leaders blast court blockage of GOP-favored Congressional map
- Education
Opinion | Recognizing educators during Teacher Appreciation Month
Federal court denies injunction request in UA student magazine closure suit
Commission discusses expanding Alabama’s after-school programs
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Alabama college and career readiness rate jumps to 90.7 percent
- Health
Alabama expands certified behavioral health clinics model into new regions
Rep. Strong secures $2.5 million for Huntsville Hospital emergency generators
Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of “research-grade” peptides
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
- Opinion
Arnold Mooney stories
Legislature
A closed-door meeting on PSC legislation was disrupted when Mooney was caught recording, escalating tensions after prior leaked caucus audio involving Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter.
Featured Opinion
Alabama’s ethics laws rely heavily on disclosure and public trust. When reports leave key questions unanswered, voters are left to interpret the record themselves.
Party politics
Evidence has shown few noncitizen voters exist and have little to no impact on elections.
Local news
Books regarding sexual orientation and gender fall within a new "parent guidance" section of the Children's Department created by the policy.
Featured Opinion
Under the law, any premises used to sell or show R-rated movies could end up being considered a public nuisance.
Legislature
The bill would provide an avenue for librarians to be arrested if someone challenges a book as being "harmful to minors."
Legislature
The bill is part of a trend in GOP-controlled legislatures targeting drag performances.
Legislature
Only Republican Rep. Arnold Mooney voted against the bill, citing concerns about the way the distribution has been handled.
Education
The State Board of Education will address Critical Race Theory in their August meeting.