Opinion
Montgomery’s Momentum 2040 proposal tests whether fiscal discipline, public projects and quality of life can reshape the city’s economic future.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
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
Everett Wess criticizes Trump beef import plan, backs Figures legislation
- 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
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
Opinion | Republicans forgot about the working class and that was a mistake
Montevallo keeps A-bond rating as enrollment rises
- National
Rep. Sewell honors 16th Street Baptist Church bombing victims
Analysis | The Court stops Trump’s ballot-mail overhaul—for now
Alabama delegation backs North Alabama for US Space Academy
Sewell, Castor introduce bill to extend Medicare Part D premium program
Sen. Britt recognized as Federal Champion by the American Flood Coalition
- Education
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
September is College Savings Month in Alabama
- Health
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
Alabama board warns residents about online physician impersonation
Alabama mental health centers receive more than $8 million in rural health grants
- Opinion
economic development stories
Featured Opinion
Washington spent decades exploiting immigration politically. Now an aging workforce may force the country to build a system that works.
Economy
I am not writing to stop economic development that helps Lowndes County. I am writing about half a mile.
Local news
The $375 million plan targeted infrastructure, housing, venues and neighborhood upgrades for city council members to begin review.
Economy
Record 2025 investments in aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals and automotive projects brought $14.6 billion and 9,388 new jobs.
Economy
The nearly $70 million project will create 130 jobs and support North American automakers with locally made interior materials.
Featured Opinion
Nine years after crisis, Governor Kay Ivey leaves Alabama more stable and better positioned, with a strong foundation for future progress.
Legislature
Lawmakers consider solar regulations and a moratorium after Baldwin County residents raised concerns over the environmental impact of a new project.
News
The Alabama Port Authority on Monday launched a new brand and service platform designed to strengthen the state’s global logistics position.
Opinion
Complex systems fail in familiar ways. They succeed when leaders recognize patterns and design with them in mind.