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"The simple fact is that Trump supporters, and most 2021 Republicans, wouldn’t fit into the Mayberry they claim to love."
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Christian coalition condemns Allen’s ‘anti-muslim rhetoric’
Craig Jelks visits Islamic Academy of Alabama, condemns Tuberville Islamophobia
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Alabama Realtors PAC announces 2026 election cycle endorsements
McFeeters sues Tuberville over residency
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs executive order meant to prevent state-chartered banks from denying people service
Gov. Ivey orders flags to half-staff honoring fallen Alabama airmen
Gov. Ivey encourages veteran hiring through the HIRE VETS Medallion Program
Gov. Ivey signs bill requiring English proficiency for truck drivers
Alabama reacts to governor sparing death row inmate Sonny Burton
- Legislature
- Economy
Sen. Britt attends Hadrian shipbuilding factory ribbon cutting in Cherokee
Alabama home sales rise in February as mortgage rates fall
Alabama Senate passes bill to rein in data center tax incentives
Bill to pause new solar developments advances to Alabama Senate for vote
Lockheed Martin to invest in Pike County production facility
- National
Rep. Strong slams Senate for DHS shutdown, drawing opponent’s criticism
Sen. Britt demands Homeland Security funding, supports no pay for Congress during shutdown
Rep. Sewell’s statement on lack of funding for TSA, other DHS agencies
Sens. Britt, Warnock introduce bipartisan bill to streamline federal grants for HBCUs
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote again to reject Iran war powers resolution
- Education
- Health
Gov. Ivey signs bill allowing Alabama to join PA licensure compact
AG issues cease-and-desist to retailers selling unlabeled kratom products
Birth centers appeal ruling in regulation battle to Alabama Supreme Court
Alabama doctors push to allow needle-free epinephrine in schools
Dakarai Larriett speaks out against CAW firings, removal of fluoride from water supply
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama has wasted decades on hate. It has never helped anyone
Opinion | Alabama can lead in protecting the right to contraception and IVF—if lawmakers act now
Opinion | Price controls sometimes work in negotiating but are bad law
Opinion | Five surprising secrets for high school seniors
Opinion | When faith becomes a weapon in Alabama politics
Josh Moon stories
Featured Opinion
"From the start of the pandemic, nearly every prediction and every piece of advice from most doctors and scientists have been spot on."
Elections
Longtime Rep. Thad McClammy passed away in August. His daughter is the only candidate on the ballot for his seat.
Featured Opinion
"We've been mandating vaccines for decades in this country for infants and toddlers. When will the adults grow up?"
Governor
“These folks are choosing a horrible lifestyle of self-inflicted pain,” Ivey said. “We’ve got to get folks to take the shot."
Courts
In a motion filed late Monday, Sheriff Mike Blakely’s defense team accused the AG’s office of hiding an investigation of a key witness.
Featured Opinion
"It's not enough to sit quietly and allow the new Delta variant to spread. State leaders have to speak up."
Featured Opinion
"The majority of Democrats scored well on the National Association of Police Organizations scorecard. Several Republicans failed miserably."
Featured Opinion
"The 40-year-old theory examines the ways racism has affected our various systems, leading to diminished opportunities and injustices."
Featured Opinion
"Time and again, instead of understanding, Alabama reaches for cruelty in an effort to chase away anyone that's different."