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We all knew that this 2026 election year was going to be a big year in Alabama politics.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
State Rep. Marques receives endorsements from Alabama GOP lawmakers
Kristin Nelson leads GOP primary race for HD38, survey shows commanding advantage
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Amy Minton for SD10
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Sen. Donnie Chesteen
Bill Morris announces candidacy for Alabama HD50
- Governor
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
Sen. Britt announces the 2026 Senate Youth Program application opening
Gov. Ivey appoints John Young as chairman of the Marshall County Commission
- 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
Judge, DA both recuse themselves from Fayette County sex offender case
Advocacy groups decry LGBTQ+ rights lawyer’s false testimony indictment
Rep. Sewell votes against FY26 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Barry Moore introduces bill to provide Americans released from custody with photo ID
Sen. Tuberville demands faster action on stalled nominee confirmations
- Education
Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27
Birmingham Promise receives grant from KPMG US Foundation
Dolly Parton Imagination Library expands to Alabama foster kids
PARCA: Alabama high-poverty districts show gains in third-grade reading
Opinion | The answer to our public schools issues is sitting right there
- Health
Drug compounding advocate talks Alabama regulations, GLP-1 “frenzy”
Americans pay triple for prescriptions while Big Pharma reaps profits
Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts
PEEHIP board talks rising insurance costs, rural hospitals, drug tariffs
Veterans Resource Center Board talks operational plans at inaugural meeting
- Opinion
Opinion | Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less
Opinion | Shooting people is wrong
Opinion | A new way to gamble on sports could cost Alabama billions
Opinion | Safe guns, saved lives: a suicide-prevention call for Alabama
Opinion | Cynthia Almond an outstanding choice for PSC president
U.S. Senate stories
Congress
Britt highlighted legislative actions from the 119th Congress, from border security to housing, and safeguarding vital Alabama programs and projects.
Elections
Moore entered Alabama’s U.S. Senate race, vowing to back Trump, push the America First agenda, and take on what he calls the Washington “swamp.”
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.
Congress
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution commending Marshall Space Flight Center's legacy and critical contributions to space exploration.
Congress
The bill would create a national shark attack warning system, inspired by Lulu Gribbin's advocacy after a life-altering attack.
Featured Opinion
Bruce Pearl’s coaching success and Jewish advocacy may put the Alabama GOP’s values to the test.
Elections
Former corporate executive Dakarai Larriett, a Democrat, is running for U.S. Senate, driven by a personal experience to reform criminal justice and expand opportunity.
Opinion
It’s time to turn our attention to maternal health, and it’s been a long time coming for the state of Alabama.
Congress
Her bipartisan bill seeks to expand tax credits and support for families and businesses to address the national child care crisis.