Legislature
Lawmakers advanced legislation in both chambers as committees continued work and new bills were introduced during the third week.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
Mo Brooks enters Alabama House race; draws harsh rebuke from opponent
Ron Sparks is ready to go back to work for Alabama
Trump backs Alabama GOP chair for lieutenant governor’s race
- Governor
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
- Legislature
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Three
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Bill to allow local police to be de facto ICE agents moves to House
Bill to allow library board member removals advances out of Senate committee
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
- Economy
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
- National
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Sen. Britt reaffirms support for controversial SAVE Act
Rep. Sewell joins push to impeach DHS Secretary Noem
- Education
Alabama House debates, passes bill to let UA restructure social work school
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
- Health
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
- Opinion
Montgomery stories
News
Her 1955 stand on a Montgomery bus helped reshape civil rights history long before the nation learned her name.
Elections
State Representative Phillip Ensler is the first Democratic candidate to enter the race.
Elections
With businessman Derek Chen's qualification, the race now pits his call for reform against incumbent Andrew Sorrell's push for continuity.
Local news
The 2–2 vote blocked $15 million in potential funding for the struggling hospital, leading city council members to warn people could die.
Local news
Chief James Graboys reported over 100 felony charges this month while urging legislative action to close perceived loopholes in Alabama's permitless carry law.
News
Seventy years after Rosa Parks’ arrest, civil rights luminaries and descendants will gather in Alabama to honor the movement’s legacy.
Public safety
State troopers completed the initial “Troop Zero” detail, issuing thousands of citations and boosting security around the Capitol Complex.
National
Activists launched a campaign highlighting SNAP cuts, arguing Republicans prioritized tax breaks for billionaires over food assistance.
Courts
Governor Kay Ivey named her general counsel, Will Parker, to the Alabama Supreme Court, filling the vacancy left by Bill Lewis.