Elections
The free public forum will take voter questions on 5th District issues, with former Republican state Representative Mike Ball moderating.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
- 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
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
Alabama Trucking Association releases song honoring drivers
- National
Marshall urges SCOTUS to uphold voter citizenship check, voter purge law
Milligan plaintiffs, counsel ask Supreme Court to dismiss state appeal
Britt attends signing of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
House passes Russia, Iran sanctions bill backed by Britt
House passes agroterrorism preparedness bill to protect food supply
- Education
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
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
- Health
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
- Opinion
Opinion | Trusting as little as possible in tomorrow
Opinion | Why I’m backing Coach Tuberville for governor
Opinion | Alabama can solve an administrative problem without creating a family crisis
Opinion | APT cannot poll its way to public trust
Opinion | Could a political newcomer reshape the Huntsville City Council?
Mike Ball stories
Elections
The free events begin August 17 in Scottsboro, with voters invited to question Sneed on issues affecting Alabama's 5th District.
Opinion
In politics, the line between admiration and idolatry is easily blurred. What we need are not hero-leaders, but servant-leaders.
Opinion
Mike Ball reflects on Alabama’s Senate race, political corruption, and whether moderate conservatives still have a place in either party.
Opinion
I can think of nobody more divisive, or anyone who revels more in the heat of political fires, than Donald Trump.
Opinion
A former lawmaker reflects on illusion, power, and the growing divide between justice, truth and spectacle in modern politics.
Opinion
Former Representative Mike Ball reflects on faith, loss and why independence—not party loyalty—ultimately shaped his path through politics.
Opinion
Politics is an ugly, messy game, and there are those who absolutely love it.
Opinion
Thinking for yourself is not an easy thing to do. It is usually lonely and labor-intensive.
Opinion
We might be better off without them, but as long as one party holds power, we need another to slow it down.