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Alabama is expanding its prison ID program to five more facilities after issuing 111 identification credentials at Elmore Correctional Facility.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Opinion | Alabama attorney general: Courts are no place to defend state constitution
Katherine Robertson appoints new campaign manager
Analysis | Tuberville’s residency case may test the Alabama Constitution
Tuberville seeks to dismiss residency challenge, halt discovery process
Trump endorses Carl, Marques in Alabama congressional races
- Governor
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
Gov. Ivey encourages Alabamians to vote in today’s primary runoff election
Gov. Ivey appoints Mobile County judges
Ivey orders Capitol, Jefferson Co. flags lowered for late Judge John Amari
Gov. Ivey advocates for “homes led by a father and mother” in Strong Families Month proclamation
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
Alabama wins Area Development’s Silver Shovel Award for economic development
Alabama home sales, prices rise as summer buying heats up
Alabama unemployment rises to 3 percent as wages hit record
Synthetic leather manufacturer Vulcaflex to open US facility in Auburn
Sewell secures nearly $7 million for Alabama projects
- National
Jerry Carl earns endorsements from manufacturers, electric cooperatives in CD1 race
Trump admin to include Conecuh Forest in oil and gas sale despite environmental concerns
Alabama lawmakers reflect on Dobbs decision on landmark ruling’s anniversary
Senate draft of Farm Bill retains SNAP cuts from One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Rep. Strong’s homeland security preparedness measures advance through committee
- Education
Alabama adds 64 First Class Pre-K classrooms for 2026
University of South Alabama gains state-of-the-art weather tools through partnership
Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences readies for opening day
Be Pro Be Proud taps 30-year Alabama educator to lead statewide effort
Alabama State University, Morris Brown College sign partnership agreement
- Health
- Opinion
Opinion | When the constitution asks a question, courts must answer
Opinion | Familiarity breeds indifference
Opinion | Alabama attorney general: Courts are no place to defend state constitution
Opinion | Change is coming to Riverchase Galleria, and Hoover is ready
Opinion | Republican runoff results revealing
Courts
South Carolina’s Supreme Court once faced a hard residency question at a hard political moment. It did not hide from the constitution.
Courts
Prosecutors alleged the company billed for basic living skills services for at-risk children that were never delivered.
Environment
The proposal covered habitat for 19 protected species as officials moved to speed leasing and lower cleanup safeguards for drillers.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Bill Britt argues that cynicism rewards bad politics, while democracy depends on citizens who refuse to disappear from public life
Congress
Former Representative Jerry Carl secured endorsements from Manufacture Alabama and the Electric Cooperatives of Alabama in his congressional comeback bid.
Education
Students and researchers will use Climavision radar data to study low-level storms, sharpen forecasts and prepare for high-impact weather.
News
Scammers are exploiting America’s 250th anniversary with counterfeit coins, fake merchandise and too-good-to-be-true holiday deals, officials said.
Infrastructure
Comments gathered July 6 will help shape transportation priorities, safety improvements and long-term infrastructure investments across nine southwest Alabama counties.
Congress
Figures' legislation would help poor and working families afford extracurricular activities that boost youth achievement.
Elections
The AG's Office doesn't believe Alabama courts should hear challenges regarding the constitutional requirements for running for elected office.
Opinion
The Galleria deserves a real vision for its future, and the previous arrangement made progress extremely difficult.
Opinion
Trump’s endorsement and outside conservative money helped settle Alabama’s top GOP contests, underscoring the party’s rightward pull.
Opinion
Family farms in Alabama are facing unprecedented challenges, and many are facing bankruptcy, due to the disruption caused by Trump’s tariffs.
Featured Opinion
Wahl put forward a serious conservative tax-reform goal. API tried to knock it down, exposing a divide between conservative rhetoric and reform in Alabama.
Economy
Record 2025 investments in aerospace, defense, pharmaceuticals and automotive projects brought $14.6 billion and 9,388 new jobs.
Courts
AG Steve Marshall, who has joined multiple challenges to California's environmental regulations, said the state's Plastics Act burdens interstate commerce and may raise prices.
News
The 72-page magazine spotlighted 23 counties with trip ideas, cultural landmarks, outdoor adventures, food trails and hidden gems across the region.
News
The Huntsville tech executive brought decades of startup, biotech and telecom leadership to the state’s public-private innovation partnership.
Infrastructure
Winston County and Jasper would use the grants for road, bridge and flood mitigation projects, pending FEMA eligibility review.
Elections
Veteran Mobile strategist Katelanne Fadalla took over Robertson’s general election operation after Annabel Martinson moved to Huntsville Hospital.
State
Volunteers offered confidential guidance as Alabama’s changing felony voting laws left many residents unsure whether they could cast ballots.
Courts
The first question may be whether Alabama law allows a court to enforce constitutional requirements before the general election.
Courts
A Thursday hearing could shape whether the election fight ends quickly or moves into document requests and depositions.