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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Norman Crow announces candidacy for Alabama House District 63
Wadsworth’s campaign grossly misrepresented her academic credentials
Marshall talks senate priorities, China tariffs, L.A. protests
Wahl talks 2026 election cycle, calls for shift to closed primaries
Majority of Alabama House Republicans endorse Wes Allen
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
Gov. Ivey introduces new First Dog of Alabama
Gov. Ivey appoints David Reed as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
Gov. Ivey appoints Cynthia Almond as Public Service Commission president
Sen. Tuberville centers Trump in his gubernatorial campaign
- Legislature
Gov. Ivey signs law untaxing baby goods, feminine hygiene products
State Rep. Susan DuBose to hold town hall meeting on June 17
State of Alabama agrees to allow more vape products after federal suit
New Alabama vape law bans flavored e-cigarettes in stores
Opinion | Alabama’s GOP budget chairs lead state to fiscal strength
- Economy
SNAP cuts threaten 800,000 Alabamians as state faces $300 million burden
Alabama home sales dip slightly in April but outpace last year
Opinion | A cakewalk for lawmakers, a crackdown on workers, businesses
Poll: Trump voters back vape access, reject Biden rules, as Alabama ban sparks backlash
Third Alabama Starbucks votes to unionize in Huntsville
- National
Figures, Sewell, SPLC President slam Trump over restoring Confederate military base names
Rep. Sewell votes no on Trump Rescissions Package
Rep. Sewell recognizes Juneteenth and Major League Baseball on the House Floor
Gov. Ivey appoints Laurie Hoyt to Baldwin County Circuit judgeship
Rep. Figures honors Hank Aaron, Satchel Paige at Congressional Baseball Game
- Education
Opinion | Giving our young people a second chance
Gov. Ivey appointing Ami Brooks to lead Department of Early Childhood Education
Brasfield & Gorrie to build Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences campus
ALFA awards new vehicle to Alabama’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Alabama Library Association slams APLS board’s “dismissive” tone
- Health
Department of Public Health warns of suspected measles case in Lee County
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
- Opinion
homophobia stories
Featured Opinion
Alabama's children are under attack and face real, serious threats.
Legislature
Sen. Chris Elliott’s comments were a disgusting reduction of LGBTQ people to sexual activity.
Opinion
Many groups are calling for Higgins' dismissal following his use of a homophobic slur during an interview.
Featured Opinion
"The coming weeks are going to be difficult, no doubt about that."
Featured Opinion
I am about to say something nice about Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill. But, still, before this column is over, he’ll most likely...
Featured Opinion
Madison County seems to have a problem with homophobia. Over the weekend, a gay couple who live in Madison recorded a car load of...
Featured Opinion
Congratulations, America, the Trump administration has done it! In less than one presidential term, Trump and his assorted band of goons, drifters, conmen and...
Featured Opinion
Here’s what’s substantially missing in most of the talk surrounding the young white teens from Northern Kentucky’s Covington Catholic High School accused of mocking...
Featured Opinion
Oh, Alabama, I cry for you. I cry for you, too, Birmingham. We make progress, then we wipe it out. It’s the old cliché...