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- Elections
Republican Attorneys General Association endorses Katherine Robertson in AG race
DNC launches new GOTV campaign to push Drummond to victory in Mobile mayoral race
P&CMA endorses Rhett Marques for US Congress
Alabama Trucking Association endorses Jay Mitchell for attorney general
State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey proclaim October 12 as Farmers’ Day in Alabama
Gov. Ivey prepares to administer Rural Health Transformation Program
Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to be proactive during National Preparedness Month
Gov. Ivey releases Labor Day message to Alabama’s workforce
- Legislature
Sen. April Weaver to co-chair healthcare committee of Rural Roadmap Initiative
Baldwin County delegation announces appointment of new chief of staff
Rep. Mack Butler re-files “Don’t Say Gay” bill for 2026 session
Lawmakers officially pre-file “Child Predator Death Penalty Act” in Alabama Legislature
Rep. James Lomax appointed to House Rules Committee
- Economy
NFIB: Small business job openings fall to lowest level since July 2020
Department of Workforce names Workforce Pathways Division chief
Wellborn fights foreign trade abuses to protect U.S. cabinet industry, jobs
North Alabama Area Labor Council encourages Huntsville auto workers to unionize
Gov. Ivey announces $25.9 million in Growing Alabama funds
- National
Alabama Democrats vote against resolution honoring life of Charlie Kirk
Rep. Sewell votes against “partisan” Republican spending bill
Sen. Britt discusses dangers of AI chatbots in Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
Rep. Sewell congratulates Selma teacher being named National Civics Teacher of the Year
Rep. Sewell’s cancer screening bill advances unanimously in House committee
- Education
Auburn University employees fired over “hurtful, insensitive” comments, president says
Westervelt Company CEO tapped for Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board
Valiant Cross elementary school to move to ASU campus
NSF awards Troy University professor grant to study recycled plastic safety
State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts
- Health
Report featuring ADPH head highlights threats to public health funding
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
RFK Jr.’s rhetoric, vaccines are safe and effective, CDC scientists are public servants
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
- Opinion
Opinion | From Athens to Alabama: Will silence end our grand democratic experiment?
Opinion | Donald Trump is a threat to America
Opinion | In the Mobile mayoral runoff, there’s a candidate with an actual plan
Opinion | Sen. Katie Britt is Alabama’s most popular elected official for good reason
Opinion | Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less
SPLC Action Fund stories
Municipal elections
The civil rights advocacy group cited Woodfin’s record on public safety, economic development, and neighborhood revitalization ahead of August 26 municipal elections.
Elections
The general election is now less than a month away with polls opening on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Local news
The SPLC Action Fund plans to support candidates for municipal office in eight Alabama cities in 2025, focusing on underrepresented Black communities and enhancing...
Elections
A new memo released Monday provides data that suggests a Democratic candidate should not be the presumptive representative for the redrawn 2nd Congressional District.
Elections
The poll also revealed nuanced concerns among voters: 20 percent are primarily worried about voting rights, while 15 percent are focused on inflation and...
Elections
Moshae Donald is the Democratic nominee for Mobile district attorney. Ashley Bell is the Democratic nominee for a district judgeship in Shelby County.
Courts
The bill would codify the right to same-sex and interracial marriages as fears abound that Supreme Court could overturn precedents.
Elections
Those endorsed are Tiara Hudson and Paul Rand, both public defenders in the Jefferson County Public Defender’s Office.