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For eight years, Republicans have dominated state government in Alabama, but those years are not a fair representation of Republican leadership because, for most...
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- Elections
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote
Alabama Senate OKs bill expanding “release time” for religious education
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi in charity softball game in Montgomery
- Economy
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
- National
Judge voids AMCC licenses; calls arise for legislative action
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Rep. Sewell to host Town Hall in Fort Deposit
Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch
Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans
- Education
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | The mirror lies: Power distorts what politicians see in themselves
Opinion | Why would Alabamians allow politicians to parent for them?
Opinion | Greg Shaw: A steady mainstay, conservative judge on the Alabama Supreme Court
Opinion | Alabama is powering America’s AI race, manufacturing and energy security
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
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Featured Opinion
While Alabama’s voters breathlessly bask in the bodice-ripper soft porn that is the daily press coverage of the President Donald J. Trump administration here...
Featured Opinion
There’s a trick that’s often used in Alabama politics — one that Kay Ivey seems to know well. This trick comes in many different...
Opinion
Consider the fact that from the moment you open your eyes in the morning until you close them again at night, you are being...
Featured Opinion
Larry Lee is no stranger to Alabama politics, especially in education circles. For going 50 years or so now, Lee has been involved in...
Opinion
It has recently been reported that several city and state governments are considering laws and ordinances to blacklist federal contractors because they wish to...
Opinion
April 10, 2018, marks one year since I unexpectedly became governor. With only three hours’ notice I was called on to lead. The tasks...
Featured Opinion
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter It is happening again. In the bowels of the Alabama State House, where the rancid sausage of state...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A new advocacy group aims to hold Republican politicians accountable when they stray from conservative principles. Conservatives for...
News
By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Monday, July 31, 2017, Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia) announced several changes in the House Committee...