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Federalist 10 warned against faction. Alabama’s GOP primaries now test whether leadership can govern beyond fear and grievance.
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- Elections
Jones slams Tuberville for calling Social Security a “scam”
Opinion | Doug Jones offered a detailed plan for fixing Alabama. You should listen to him
Opinion | A message to Alabama’s next governor
Sneed plans four North Alabama town halls, invites Strong
Opinion | The GOP’s biggest threat isn’t independents—it’s bad ideas like closed primaries
- Governor
Gov. Ivey proclaims Will Roberts Day in honor of 15-year-old cancer victim
Gov. Ivey recaps Alabama’s showing at Farnborough International Airshow
Gov. Ivey announces additional state agency appointments
Gov. Ivey creates commission to study screen-based learning in schools
Gov. Ivey deploys Swiftwater rescue teams to Texas amid severe flooding
- Legislature
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
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Huntsville music officer talks growth, community impact
Opinion | Why I oppose the proposed data center in Lowndes County
Rep. Sewell releases new report detailing the affordability crisis facing Alabama’s 7th District
Sen. Britt celebrates $15M award for HudsonAlpha’s BRIDGES Engine
81,800 Alabamians dropped from SNAP as state faces potential funding crisis
- National
Britt, Tuberville introduce Senate companion to Strong’s USPS accountability bill
Opinion | The death of American decency
Sen. Britt secures $350,000 for Phenix City police radio upgrades
Alabama senators join push to bar transgender women from DAR eligibility
Sen. Britt attends Farnborough International Air Show
- Education
Birmingham proposes $45 million investment in student careers
Alabama launches new “Alabama Career Pathways” initiative to strengthen workforce pipeline
Gov. Ivey creates commission to study screen-based learning in schools
Alabama students post large science gains, overall eighth-grade scores improve
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
- Health
ACLU report exposes Alabama maternal health care crisis
Report urges further transparency for Alabama crisis pregnancy centers
Montgomery billboard thanks Congress for supporting cancer research funding
81,800 Alabamians dropped from SNAP as state faces potential funding crisis
Central Alabama VA gets 2026 funding for facility upgrades
- Opinion
Opinion | Protecting Alabama’s kids in the AI age
Opinion | Doug Jones offered a detailed plan for fixing Alabama. You should listen to him
Opinion | A message to Alabama’s next governor
Opinion | The GOP’s biggest threat isn’t independents—it’s bad ideas like closed primaries
Opinion | Why I oppose the proposed data center in Lowndes County
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