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- Elections
Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson endorses Alicia Escott Lumpkin in District 60
Report: Alabama barriers leave 815,000 voters missing
Waters opposes gaming—and voters deciding—in District 22 race
Mancuso builds grassroots independent campaign across House District 7
Former state Senator Dell Hill claims Alabama Values PAC role after APR report
- Governor
Gov. Ivey congratulates first ADOC graduating class of 2026
Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months
Gov. Ivey showcases healthcare legislation signed into law
Governor signs act ensuring athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act students
Consumer Reports urges Ivey to veto Alabama Personal Data Protection Act
- Legislature
Alabama Arise reviews wins and disappointments in 2026 session
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Sine die
Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months
Opinion | Alabama’s four-year record of tax relief
Opinion | Investing in Alabama’s coal communities is investing in our future
- Economy
Opinion | Alabama takes a stand for small business fairness
Alabama spring home sales rise, but trail last year
Innovate Alabama launches $15M fund to retain, scale early-stage companies
Small business optimism falls as oil prices fuel uncertainty
Alabama Senate sends bill to limit data center tax breaks to governor
- National
Civil liberty, legal groups condemn indictments against SPLC
Grand jury indicts SPLC in federal case on paid informants
Democrats tout individual donors’ role in District 5 race fundraising efforts
Moore outraised, outspent Marshall in the first quarter of 2026
RFK Jr., Terri Sewell clash over Black youth remarks
- Education
Stillman announces Magic Johnson as 150th anniversary commencement speaker
Alabama recognized for pre-K quality for 20th year
Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year
Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention
U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training
- Health
- Opinion
Courts
Advocacy and legal groups cast the case as political retaliation, warning it threatened civil society and efforts to confront extremism.
This Matters with Bill Britt
A society shifts from tolerance to control when belief is enforced, turning disagreement into obedience and eroding the foundation of freedom.
Prisons
Lawmakers overseeing the prisons discussed expanding accountability for how complaints are addressed.
Infrastructure
Less than eight months after launch, the route boosted tourism, filled trains at strong rates and gave Interstate 10 travelers a new option.
Elections
The backing came weeks before the May 19 primary, adding to a growing list of support for the Birmingham candidate.
Education
Alabama again met every national preschool quality benchmark, while expanding access statewide and marking two decades of top-tier standards, a new report found.
Courts
Prosecutors alleged the civil rights watchdog hid payments to infiltrators, while the organization said secrecy protected sources and helped prevent violence.
Elections
The report said registration hurdles, voter roll purges and access limits disproportionately kept Black, Latino, young and disabled Alabamians from participating.
Elections
The first-time candidate opposed gambling expansion and even a statewide vote, despite gaming’s role in District 22’s economy.
Courts
The Trump DOJ that doesn’t have time to bring charges against anyone in the Epstein files wants to explore a wild conspiracy about the...
Economy
A new Alabama law ends taxes on credit card swipe fees, giving merchants relief and sharpening calls for broader federal payment reforms.
Opinion
A former lawmaker reflects on illusion, power, and the growing divide between justice, truth and spectacle in modern politics.
Featured Opinion
Independent thinking ain’t our strong suit. Never has been.
Opinion
Adopted 250 years ago, North Carolina’s bold move shifted the Revolution from protest to policy and helped clear the path to the Declaration.
Elections
After a ballot challenge, Mancuso continues his House District 7 bid as an independent, emphasizing voter choice and grassroots outreach.
Elections
The former senator said he launched the PAC targeting incumbents, but filings list an out-of-state operative, and funding sources remain undisclosed.
Elections
A newly formed PAC traced to a Wisconsin operative has flooded Alabama voters with coordinated attacks.
Legislature
Alabama Arise weighed policy victories and momentary setbacks from its legislative agenda during the 2026 Legislative Session.
Congress
Democratic challengers said grassroots fundraising has fueled steady gains, though Strong remains far ahead with stronger PAC support funding his campaign.
Elections
Independent candidate Craig Jelks urged Barry Moore to return billionaire Elon Musk’s donations.
Legislature
Lawmakers concluded the 2026 session, passing budgets and hundreds of bills addressing criminal justice, education, economic policy and regulatory changes.
Elections
Alabama voters were reminded that the registration deadline for the May 19 primary is May 4, with online and mail options available.
Local news
More than 125 industry professionals gathered as 32 contractors and suppliers were honored for standout safety records and strong workplace accountability.