Elections
Murphy enters the competitive GOP primary for U.S. Senate while emphasizing his ties to Tuberville and Trump.
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- Elections
Bruce Pearl resigns from Auburn basketball, won’t seek Alabama’s U.S. Senate seat
Morgan Murphy launches US Senate bid to succeed Tuberville
Sen. Jabo Waggoner to seek a new term in the Alabama Senate
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Garrett Dixon and Cindy Myrex
Republican Attorneys General Association endorses Katherine Robertson in AG race
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
Alabama Democrats vote against resolution honoring life of Charlie Kirk
Rep. Sewell votes against “partisan” Republican spending bill
Sen. Britt discusses dangers of AI chatbots in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Rep. Sewell congratulates Selma teacher being named National Civics Teacher of the Year
Rep. Sewell’s cancer screening bill advances unanimously in House committee
- Education
A&M President Wims testifies before Congress on agriculture, food security threats
Auburn University employees fired over “hurtful, insensitive” comments, president says
Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus
NSF awards Troy University professor grant to study recycled plastic safety
- Health
Non-emergency medical transporters express frustration with Alabama Medicaid Agency
Report featuring ADPH head highlights threats to public health funding
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
- Opinion
Opinion | When did we repeal the First Amendment?
Opinion | Close the crypto loophole before it hurts rural Alabama
Opinion | From Athens to Alabama: Will silence end our grand democratic experiment?
Opinion | Donald Trump is a threat to America
Opinion | In the Mobile mayoral runoff, there’s a candidate with an actual plan
GOP Primary stories
Elections
Former Congressman Jerry Carl has launched his campaign, pledging to advance Trump’s America First agenda and conservative priorities.
Opinion
This is the most interesting and entertaining political contest in Alabama this year.
Elections
President Donald Trump is unlikely to be at the next Republican presidential debate in Tuscaloosa.
Elections
Colvin was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2022.
Elections
Dobson is seeking the Republican nomination in Alabama’s newly redrawn 2nd Congressional District.
Elections
The other major Republican candidate in the race, Mike Durant, conceded.
Featured Opinion
This race will probably wind up being the most expensive race in Alabama political history.
Featured Opinion
Furthermore, my guess is that she wins without a runoff.
Featured Opinion
"Winning the GOP primary is tantamount to election in the Heart of Dixie in a statewide race."