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The case will be one to watch for Alabamians particularly if it makes its way to the 11th Circuit.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Bill to expand police immunity debated before committee
House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will
House Judiciary Committee passes bill to criminalize theft of employee retirement benefits
Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House
House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state
- Economy
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
- National
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall
Sen. Britt hosts FBI Director Kash Patel at FBI Redstone Arsenal
Judge voids AMCC licenses; calls arise for legislative action
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
- Education
- Health
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery and protect veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama is leading in portable benefits for today’s workforce
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery and protect veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Opinion | The mirror lies: Power distorts what politicians see in themselves
Opinion | Why would Alabamians allow politicians to parent for them?
Book bans stories
National
The year 2024 could prove critical as the country grapples with reconciling its cherished ideals with the realities of its diverse and often divided...
Education
The rest of the challenges have been farcical, Pack said, with fictitious addresses such as “Censorship, Alabama."
State
Without access to the list, it's unclear just how many books have been submitted, and how many have actually been added.
Featured Opinion
I’ve spent a lot of time covering the book-challenging campaign against public libraries.
Featured Opinion
The current debate surrounding book bans starkly contrasts with the more pressing issues affecting the state's youth.
State
Wahl is listed as a speaker at a Clean Up Alabama roundtable on "ending the sexualization of children in libraries."
Legislature
Few, if any, of the books challenged in libraries come close to the definition of obscenity — but there are plans to try to...
Local news
Director Cindy Hewitt said the directive got lost in translation like a game of "Telephone."
State
The House leaders threatened to use budgetary authority and statutory power to address the controversy if the APLS does not act.