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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Tuberville praises Hegseth in Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing
Figures to serve on key House committees, Rep. Sewell makes history
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
municipal elections stories
Municipal elections
Lifelong Gadsden native and former elected official Craig Ford has announced his candidacy for mayor.
Municipal elections
Birmingham Council President William Parker and incumbent Councilman John Hilliard lost their bids for re-election.
Municipal elections
Perhaps Maddox's biggest challenger is a man who is not on the ballot, Tuscaloosa-based real estate developer Stan Pate.
Local news
Woodfin will launch his campaign for re-election at a drive-in campaign kickoff event on Saturday, Jan. 30.
Elections
Prichard Mayor Jimmie Gardner said Monday in a statement that he will run for re-election. Gardner announced that he will deliver the letter announcing...
Elections
As it turns out, there wasn’t any funny business with the Montgomery municipal elections last week. Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill held a...
Elections
Voters went to the polls Tuesday in Auburn, Gadsden, Bessemer, and Montgomery to decide Municipal runoff elections. In the City of Auburn, there were...
Elections
Voters go to the polls for municipal runoff elections today in Auburn, Gadsden, Bessemer, and Montgomery. In the City of Auburn, there are municipal...
Elections
Many Alabama cities and towns have municipal elections and voter referendums today. The City of Montgomery is holding a special municipal election for city...