Elections
Blanchard is one of several candidates speculated to be likely to run for the Senate.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Analysis | Alabama says it had no choice. The record says it did.
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Opinion | We’re seeing the power of voting for yourself. Don’t stop
Doug Jones spotlights diesel costs, veterans at Mobile town hall
Alabama Retail PAC endorses seven candidates for 2026
- Governor
- Legislature
State retirees to get hit with another premium increase
Contract Review Committee holds ADOC contracts over prison litigation costs
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
- Economy
Ivey halts dyed diesel enforcement to aid farmers, timber workers hit by high prices
August home sales indicate traditional seasonal downturn has begun
Target Circle Deal Days returning October 6 and 7
Alabama remains without legal sports betting as NFL season begins
Labor-affiliated investment group sends letter to Mercedes requesting recommitment to company principles
- National
Alabama-led candidates to push congressional reform in Washington
Figures’ bill would fund college for public servants’ children
Britt calls for safeguards on automated license plate readers
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
DeKalb County gets ARC grant for economic development upgrades
- Education
Alabama road builders launch student heavy equipment training program
Sewell opens service academy nominations for Alabama students
Commission talks out-of-school education needs, career pathways
Alabama Libraries face new pressure over transgender book ban
Public charter commission OKs charter school merger, FY28 budget request
- Health
Alabama overdose deaths fall 46 percent as opioid response expands
State cancer advocates push Congress for research funding, clinical trial reform
Alabama’s uninsured rate exposes Medicaid expansion gap
UAB selected to participate in the Pediatric Prevention Network, receive $10M in funding
Birmingham clinic faces scrutiny over delays in care for transgender patients
- Opinion
Senate stories
Legislature
SB214 would create a state lottery and allow casino gambling including electronic slot machines at a limited number of sites.
Elections
A number of potential candidates will likely announce their intentions to run or not run for Senate in the coming weeks.
Legislature
Senate Bill 8, sponsored by state Sen. Chris Elliott, R-Fairhope, can now be considered by the full Senate.
Congress
Currently, seniors must forfeit Social Security if they choose to keep their private insurance and not enroll in Medicare.
Legislature
The legislation allows for alcohol delivery with strict, multiple layers of checks and balances in place, the bill's sponsor said.
Legislature
Reed had already been unanimously selected by the Republican Senate supermajority at their caucus meeting this fall.
Congress
Only five Senate Republicans voted against the motion.
National
Yellen is the first woman to lead the Treasury in American history and was confirmed by the Senate 84 to 15.
Party politics
Cheney was one of 10 House Republicans to vote in favor of impeachment.