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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
Mo Brooks enters Alabama House race; draws harsh rebuke from opponent
Ron Sparks is ready to go back to work for Alabama
Trump backs Alabama GOP chair for lieutenant governor’s race
- Governor
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
- Legislature
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Three
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Bill to allow local police to be de facto ICE agents moves to House
Bill to allow library board member removals advances out of Senate committee
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
- Economy
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
- National
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Sen. Britt reaffirms support for controversial SAVE Act
Rep. Sewell joins push to impeach DHS Secretary Noem
- Education
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
- Opinion
Donald Trump stories
Elections
Outgoing Alabama GOP chairman enters crowded 2026 race, touting Trump backing, fundraising record, and close ties to Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
News
Panel examines Tuberville’s residency threat, Trump’s Senate endorsement, rising living costs, environmental rollbacks, and the growing concentration of executive power.
Elections
Brooks was one of Alabama's most visible lawmakers, but often for the wrong reasons. His primary opponent reminded people of his history.
Elections
Endorsement came hours before qualifying deadline, reshaping Republican primary already featuring term-limited Secretary of State Wes Allen and Agriculture Commissioner Rick Pate.
Elections
President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of Congressman Barry Moore for Alabama's open U.S. Senate seat on Saturday
Featured Opinion
From Washington’s restraint to executive immunity, constitutional limits are fading and king-like authority is quietly reentering American political life.
Elections
Murphy, a former Tuberville staffer and Trump official, touts national donors while most contributions came from Alabama supporters this quarter.
Elections
A new poll found 80 percent of likely GOP voters consider cost-of-living pressures as the top issue, driving concern over groceries, insurance and healthcare.
Featured Opinion
Trump has gone around Congress to kidnap a foreign leader and take control of another country. We know how that ends.