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- Elections
Alabama Retail PAC announces endorsements for the 2026 election cycle
Andrew Sneed outraises Dale Strong in recent reporting
Democrats challenge GOP in six key Baldwin County races
Robertson touts fundraising lead as Mitchell counters with in-state donor strength
Analysis | Alabama law—not property ownership—governs Tuberville eligibility
- Governor
Governor announces appointments including Baldwin and Cullman County circuit judgeships
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey awards $4.5M to help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey announces support for the Sarah Marsh Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act
Gov. Ivey calls for increased penalties for eluding law enforcement
- Legislature
Lawmakers advance bill tying environmental rules to federal standards
Alabama Senate passes bill to allow death penalty for child predators
Alabama Senate passes App Store age verification requirement
Contract Review Committee OKs $800,000 for legal services in prison brutality lawsuits
Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for terrorist threats
- Economy
Alabama home sales, median prices soar in 2025 report
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
- National
Rep. Aderholt announces service academy nominations from Alabama’s 4th District
Rep. Sewell’s statement on Trump’s threat to take over US elections
Alabama lawmakers celebrate funding package’s passage, as DHS fight looms
Aderholt launches 2026 Fourth Congressional Art Competition for Alabama students
Sewell votes for funding package, including millions for Alabama projects
- Education
ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains
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
- Health
Alabama Rural Hospital Investment Program reaches $20M cap in just one month
Governor marks first meeting of Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Alabama Healthcare Hall of Fame to induct 12 healthcare figures
Breast, prostate cancer screening bills advance to Alabama House for vote
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
- Opinion
Opinion | The jobs bill no one is talking about
Opinion | Addressing Alabama’s physical and mental healthcare crisis
Opinion | Why Alabama must pass stricter camp safety laws
Opinion | When seconds matter, Alabamians deserve a physician in the emergency room
Opinion | A careful rail review is in Alabama’s best interest
Redstone Arsenal stories
Governor
Delegation members gathered at Redstone Arsenal for the historic unveiling of the U.S. Space Command headquarters sign, solidifying Huntsville’s role as its rightful home.
Aerospace and Defense
The Army is expected to select three sites by mid-2026 to host these prototype nuclear power plants.
News
Last Friday, officials and the first graduating class gathered at Redstone Arsenal to celebrate a strategic investment in homeland security.
Aerospace and Defense
Britt secured nearly $119.4 million for improvements and investments in Alabama’s military bases, advancing national defense infrastructure.
Aerospace and Defense
Multiple evaluations of various sites repeatedly found that Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal was the best choice. President Biden chose differently.
Congress
Britt showcased Redstone Arsenal's capabilities to Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, emphasizing its critical role in national security.
Congress
Patel visited Huntsville to tour FBI’s facilities on Redstone Arsenal.
National
Huntsville is home to Redstone Arsenal, a U.S. Army base which also houses thousands of FBI employees.
Featured Opinion
The nation deserves the strongest, most secure location for Space Command. It’s time to bring it home.