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- Elections
Alabama Dems hope to use Trump, ALGOP failures to build momentum in 2026
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Opinion | Ugly tactics cloud House race that should’ve been about service
ALGOP announces qualifying for HD12 Special Election
Clint Hollingsworth announces candidacy for House District 12
- Governor
Alabama formally recognizes Juneteenth as state holiday with new law
Gov. Ivey salutes Alabama exporters with Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey awards grant to help train inmates for jobs upon release
Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise public safety legislation signed by Governor Ivey
Gov. Ivey highlights legislative wins, pushes to relocate Space Command HQ to Huntsville
- Legislature
Secretary of state celebrates foreign voter ID legislation’s passage
Alabama House Democrats reflect on 2025 Legislative Session
Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms
Senate Democrats block Archives restructuring bill at last minute
Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk
- Economy
- National
Alabama’s war on abortion help exposed in new reporting
Tuberville introduces bill to expand R&D tax deductions for businesses
Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance
Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians
Rep. Sewell condemns Trump’s firing of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden
- Education
In Spanish Fort, LGBTQ picture books housed in adult section
Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
Students protest Trump’s commencement address at University of Alabama
UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest
Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years
- Health
Britt reintroduces the MOMS Act
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
- Opinion
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Featured Opinion
So U.S. Rep. Bradley Byrne, R-Fairhope, believes that the way to end violence in this country is to “return to American values.” A Monday column by...
Opinion
For most of the history of our country, it was widely accepted, as I firmly believe now, that life begins at conception — that...
National
Newly released emails show the dispute between The University of Alabama and Hugh Culverhouse Jr. began at least four days before Culverhouse called for...
Economy
Lottery supporters were left saying “so close …” last week after the latest attempt to establish the game in Alabama collapsed under the weight...
Featured Opinion
A couple of weeks ago, as one of the worst lottery bills in history passed the Alabama Senate, I wrote that it would be...
Featured Opinion
The worst lottery bill in history will get a vote in the Alabama Senate. The Senate’s Tourism Committee, with a 6-5 vote, gave Sen....
Economy
Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s prestigious Spirit of Enterprise Award on April 4 for his strong 2018 record of...
Featured Opinion
Alabama’s state motto is “We Dare Defend Our Rights.” You’ll see it at practically every rest area welcoming visitors to our state. It’s a...
Featured Opinion
Diversity is important. If nothing else, I’ve learned that much from the last week-plus of debates over blackface. Chances are, if the governor of...