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Alabama's capital city is a case study in how decades of racism and conservative public policy have led to gang problems.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Bill to close primaries dies without vote
House approves roting rights restoration transparency bill
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | We could use a few more lawmakers like Adline Clarke
- Governor
Alabama House passes Ten Commandments display in schools bill
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama law enforcement safety, scholarship bills
Gov. Ivey signs Alabama’s General Fund, Education Trust Fund bills
House passes bill criminalizing improper dog tethering
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
- Legislature
- Economy
Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
Senate passes industry-to-classroom workforce tax credit bill
Opelika hemp store seeks city approval as funds run out
NFIB: Small business hiring slows, worker shortages persist
Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC
- National
Rep. Sewell calls Trump’s behavior in war with Iran “increasingly erratic and unhinged”
Rep. Aderholt announces USDA rural development grants for 4th District
Rep. Sewell to visit Montgomery for meetings with state officials
No, Shomari Figures was not embarrassed at a town hall
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan “Save Struggling Hospitals Act”
- Education
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development
Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions
- Health
House passes bill to prohibit vaping in public spaces, rename Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act
The Shoulder launches Operation VETS to aid Alabama veterans struggling with substance abuse
Cancer researchers highlight findings, push for funding at Alabama capitol
Judge orders Central Alabama Water to add fluoride
Gov. Ivey proclaims March 30 as “Doctors Day” in Alabama
- Opinion
Opinion | Can we please stop electing unserious people to do serious jobs?
Opinion | Alabama Republicans are running scared
Opinion | Why the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama
Opinion | Closing Alabama’s primaries won’t strengthen the GOP; it will weaken accountability
Opinion | Why your dog might be smarter than you
Montgomery stories
National
The BSWC was formed to support the organizing, ingenuity and prowess of Black women executive directors.
Featured Opinion
Politics seems to be the driving force behind the current upheaval in Montgomery. Everyone in the city stands to lose.
Local news
Mayor Steven Reed said he has started the process of taking legal action against Charles Lee, who he said leaked the audio.
Legislature
Knowing why you are in Montgomery is the first step to knowing what you can accomplish there.
Featured Opinion
Montgomery was supposed to be dying. Progressive policies and a focus on diversity have attracted major business and new life.
Infrastructure
Extending to the Auburn area saves money for local broadband networks and allows them to expand their service coverage area.
Economy
The beverage park will include a 1.7 million-square-foot production facility. The first bottles are expected to come off the line in 2025.
Local news
According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to fall to 31 degrees in Birmingham.
State
The groups demand Hyundai stop using child labor and enter into negotiations for a community benefits agreement.