Party politics
The new Alabama Democratic County Chairs Association hopes to better organize the party from the ground up.
Hi, what are you looking for?
Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Secretary of State Wes Allen announces bid for Alabama Lt. Governor in 2026
BCA endorses Matt Woods in Senate District 5 special election
Tuscaloosa’s District 1 City Council race heats up
SPLC report: Extremist rhetoric infiltrates mainstream 2024 campaigns
Matt Woods named GOP nominee for Senate District 5
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
- Legislature
Committee OKs bill to change Archives and History governance
Alabama House passes Safe Alabama Package to boost law enforcement
Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting
House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee approve bills to renew existence
Scaled back ADVA bill passes senate
- Economy
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Sen. Britt praises Trump’s executive order expanding IVF access
Sens. Tuberville, Britt call for end to federal estate tax
Ten defendants plead guilty in sports betting and money laundering scheme
Rep. Sewell’s legislation to return stolen taxpayer money passes committee unanimously
Rep. Sewell to convene Emergency Telephone Town Hall
- Education
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | Legislator votes to abolish his own county
Opinion | Trapped in a hall of mirrors: How lies distort our reality
Opinion | Our veterans deserve the very best that Alabama has to offer
Opinion | The aspirations of stupidity are killing us
Opinion | Restructuring the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs
Legislature
The increased borrowing ability brings the total cost of two new prisons to nearly $2 billion.
Legislature
Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements
News
Focused on the economy, the latest report from VOICES for Alabama’s Children argues improving children’s welfare requires addressing economic inequality.
Legislature
The bill makes changes to the commissioner's position but stops short of altering the ADVA board.
Legislature
The bill's sponsor was among Republicans who criticized ADAH in 2023 for hosting a presentation on LGBTQ+ history.
Municipal elections
The campaign will officially launch at Woodlawn Theatre on Feb. 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
Legislature
Under state law, enumerated state agencies are periodically reviewed by the Alabama Sunset Committee.
Elections
Allen’s tenure as Secretary of State drew national attention when, immediately after taking office, he withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center.
Featured Opinion
This is not a new trick — history is littered with regimes that understood deception as the key to survival.
Opinion
Our veterans deserve the very best that Alabama has to offer.
Featured Opinion
Public service used to inspire lawmakers to be smarter and better. Now it seems to be inspiring a clown show.
Opinion
Our veterans stood up for us; now, it’s our turn to stand up for them.
State
Lawrence Medical Center in Moulton is ending its emergency and inpatient services, leaving the rural north Alabama county without an ER.
Legislature
The bill has been dubbed the Houston Hunter Act, named after veterans Houston Tumlin and Hunter Whitley, who lost their lives to suicide.
Governor
LGBTQ+ advocacy groups have argued that the law is a targeted attack on the rights of transgender Alabamians.
Legislature
According to AAHC, the proposed fee could result in an estimated annual increase of $900 per person.
Legislature
Colvin replaces State Rep. Randall Shedd, R-Fairview, who recently resigned his House seat.
Legislature
A breakdown of which bills stand to benefit Alabama, which could do harm, and which exist purely to appease the far-right culture war agenda.
News
This brings the total number of supported organizations to more than 170, all dedicated to driving innovation in Alabama.
Legislature
Public restrooms in Alabama could soon be equipped with adult-size changing tables if lawmakers approve of a new bill.
Congress
The so-called Death Tax Repeal Act would completely eliminate the federal estate tax levied on the transfer of personal property.
