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"And I am running for governor because I believe the leadership in this state have capitulated to the political structures that control Montgomery," James...
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- Elections
- Governor
Opinion | Reappointing Gwathney would be a grave mistake for Alabama justice
Gov. Ivey praises results of Montgomery Metro Area Crime Suppression Unit
Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey taps Grace Jeter as Covington County circuit judge
Gov. Ivey encourages summer reading for Alabama students
- Legislature
Lawmakers will try again next year to rename Gulf of Mexico
New bill would give citizens avenue to directly petition for laws
State Senator re-files bill to make removing Confederate monuments prohibitively expensive
Prefiled bill would require ignition interlock devices for first-time DUI offenders
Hemp retailers sue Ivey, Marshall over law they call unconstitutional ban
- Economy
Ivey celebrates “Made in the USA” Day with praise for Alabama manufacturers
NFIB: 36 percent of small businesses report unfilled jobs in June survey
Sloss Tech Pitch Competition winner awarded $50K to grow innovative startup
Gov. Ivey announces $23.2 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
SNAP cuts threaten 800,000 Alabamians as state faces $300 million burden
- National
Alabama’s Volunteer Lawyers Programs fill gaps in civil justice
House passes Trump-backed budget slashing aid, boosting wealthy, say critics
Senate passes reconciliation bill including child care reforms touted by Britt
Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal
Alabama officials praise Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship injunctions
- Education
Alabama students show reading gains, mixed math results in 2025 assessment
Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts funded for 2025 school year
Bill to bolster abstinence-only sex education reintroduced for 2026
Opinion | The CHOOSE Act puts parents in the driver’s seat
Opinion | Alabama education policy needs improvements
- Health
Prefiled bill would overhaul Alabama’s new hemp regulation law
Medicaid cuts could exacerbate healthcare disparities in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Renewal Project announces statewide launch
EPA data shows 165M people exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. drinking water
Alabama Medical Association thanks Trump for prioritizing doctor visa applications
- Opinion
Tim James stories
Elections
"Other candidates are welcome to contrast their promises with the governor's record if they'd like to try," the campaign said.
Elections
James has been teasing a gubernatorial campaign since mid-September.
Elections
Several veteran politicos have questioned the decision while some in the Republican Party base have quietly encouraged him.
State
He cited Critical Race Theory (CRT), acceptance of transgender students in schools and yoga.
Featured Opinion
"Most of the horses are in the chute for the May 24, 2022, primary election. So let the fun begin."
Elections
Gov. Kay Ivey's four Republican rivals criticized her comments calling out unvaccinated Alabamians.
Opinion
"The problem is not the unvaccinated, but rather those spawning division among the population. It’s the blame game."
Opinion
"Christian Pastors in America have largely refused to intertwine political issues and biblical truths because of fear of backlash. The truth is, they can’t...
Elections
Monday, Tim James Sr., former Republican candidate for Governor, announced that he is endorsing incumbent Justice Greg Shaw (R) for reelection to the Alabama...