Opinion
The Democrats' fold on the shutdown highlights the fact that not just any Democrat can do the job that America needs.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Jones, Ensler seek to expand lieutenant governor’s role
Poll: The 2027 Montgomery mayor’s race could be a tight one
Wess highlights Alabama’s rural healthcare crisis, criticizes Moore’s voting record
Alabama sample ballots now available for Nov. 3 General Election
Race rater narrows GOP edge in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District
- Governor
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
Gov. Ivey marks 25th anniversary of September 11
Gov. Ivey honors Alabama workers in Labor Day message
Governor sets execution date for man convicted of 1991 murders
Doug Jones urges cost-sharing delay to protect Alabama SNAP benefits
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
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
- Economy
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
NFIB reports slight dip in small business optimism
- National
Britt attends signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt
House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
House passes Palmer bill to recover critical minerals from waste
- Education
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
Governor approves Alabama’s first Workforce Pell program at Lawson State
ACHE Commission holds September 2026 meeting
Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Americans” coming to Atmore’s Strand Theater
- Health
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
Lakeland Community Hospital receives grant to expand rural healthcare access
- Opinion
Democrats stories
Opinion
Most Americans in the middle blame both parties equally. They say, “a pox on both your houses.”
Opinion
Republicans at the federal and state levels have the ability to fund the SNAP program and not let people go hungry. They're refusing.
Opinion
If the two parties were the same, Democrats would allow the suffering from the Republicans' plans and then reap the benefits.
Congress
Britt joined the Keep SNAP Funded Act to ensure 750,000 Alabamians who rely on SNAP would not miss their benefits during a government shutdown.
Opinion
Conservatives claim rightwing news outlets are proper counters to "liberal" mainstream outlets. They're actually very effective propaganda machines.
Featured Opinion
It's not normal for the president to say crazy things. It's happening because we broke America. And now the kids will have to fix...
Congress
Sewell expressed disappointment that Republicans abandoned the bipartisan tradition of defense funding.
Elections
Lumpklin is looking to follow her aunt Sundra Escott Russell, the first African American woman elected to the Alabama Senate.