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A new poll found 80 percent of likely GOP voters consider cost-of-living pressures as the top issue, driving concern over groceries, insurance and healthcare.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alabama attorney general candidates release December campaign finance reports
Andrew Sorrell gives up secretary of state bid to run for reelection as auditor
Alabama GOP voters focus on costs as 2026 primary remains unsettled
Democratic candidates to unite in Montgomery today
Sheriff Matt Gentry qualifies for Public Service Commission race
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
ACLU of Alabama sets 2026 legislative priorities
Rep. Terri Collins announces retirement from Alabama House
Prefiled bill details new eviction notice, grants immunity
Alabama lawmaker proposes English-only driver’s license exams
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Terri Sewell joins Jan. 6 anniversary panel, reflecting on day of attack
Alabama reacts to Trump’s surprise assault on Venezuela
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
Opinion | Want a government that works? Stop giving away your vote
Opinion | How my wife saved my life, and faith renewed my outlook
Opinion | Operation Oily Epstein in Venezuela seems very, very familiar
Opinion | What conservatism once meant—and what has replaced it today
Opinion | Radical common sense
Republican Primary stories
Elections
The Mobile County Republican Party is set to host 21 political hopefuls at its quarterly meeting.
Elections
Garrett Dixon and Kristin Nelson will be competing in a run-off this November for the Republican nomination to represent House District 38.
Elections
Unofficial results showed Greg Barnes claiming the GOP primary for the House District 13 special election.
Elections
Nelson holds strong lead over Dixon and Messer in HD38 special GOP primary, though undecided voters remain a major factor.
Elections
Gov. Kay Ivey signed a proclamation setting special election dates for House District 38, previously held by Representative Debbie Wood.
Elections
Jerry Carl expected to launch campaign to reclaim his old seat amid GOP reshuffling and redistricting fallout.
Elections
Former Congressman Jerry Carl is moving to reclaim his old House seat, with Representative Barry Moore expected to run for the U.S. Senate.
Elections
With no candidate earning 50 percent, top two finishers in Cullman County primary appear set for August 12 runoff.
Elections
House District 12 represents portions of Cullman County and was previously held by Rep. Corey Harbison.