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Republican runoff victories, a new Tuberville lawsuit and dismal turnout reveal Alabama’s power struggles heading into the general election season.
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- Elections
Plaintiffs appeal Tuberville case dismissal to the Alabama Supreme Court
Doug Jones takes voter questions, discusses jobs at Shoals town hall
Opinion | Alabama politics costs so much because power is worth buying
Doug Jones, Tuberville allies react to residency case dismissal
Tuberville residency fight unresolved as voters plan appeal
- 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
House approves Rep. Strong’s bill redirecting airline security fees to airport upgrades
Ohio US Rep. Landsman joins Andrew Sneed-led reform coalition
Alabama lawmakers mourn Lindsey Graham after sudden death
Sen. Britt opens new Fort Rucker training complex for soldiers
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to US service academies
- Education
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership
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
- Health
EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform
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
- Opinion
Democratic Party stories
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Alabama’s latest episode examines redistricting defiance, gambling money, Senate runoff uncertainty, and the emerging governor’s race power dynamics.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Runoffs, weakened incumbents and energized voters point to deeper fractures inside the GOP and a possible turning point.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Alabama’s redistricting battles, Freedom Riders legacy and emerging political shifts reveal deeper struggles over power, identity and representation.
Elections
Jones will launch his 2026 gubernatorial bid with a Birmingham rally featuring Jason Isbell, DJ Slim Robb, and other supporters.
Elections
Newly formed committee shows fast fundraising momentum just days after Jones entered Alabama’s 2026 governor’s race.
Elections
A new memo released Monday provides data that suggests a Democratic candidate should not be the presumptive representative for the redrawn 2nd Congressional District.
Opinion
National Democrats have talked plenty about supporting labor unions, but as the strike at Warrior Met Coal continues, they're mostly absent.
Elections
The Alabama Democratic Party announced Tuesday that it would maintain qualifying for potential congressional candidates until Friday, Feb. 11, at 5 p.m.
News
“A failure to issue an apology for their actions is tantamount to approving these seditious acts," the county chair wrote.