Elections
Trump-backed Wahl led a crowded Republican field, while Ensler pitched a cross-party coalition in a race shaping up for November.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Alicia Escott Lumpkin unseats Givan in District 60 Democratic primary
Analysis | Alabama voters send warning to incumbents in volatile primary
Opinion | Is a blue wave coming to Alabama?
Andrew Sneed, Candice Duvieilh set for 5th Congressional District runoff
Alabama Big 10 Mayors applaud ratification of Aniah’s Law expansion
- Governor
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
SCOTUS ruling prompts District 1, 2 candidate shakeup, Democrats’ scorn
Advocacy orgs deride special session to delay primary for new maps
- Legislature
“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
Committee OKs state Senate special primary bill, drawing public’s opposition
- Economy
- National
House Judiciary Committee examines DOJ case against the SPLC
Lulu’s Law passes House to expand shark attack alerts
Moore pushes to require religious worker visa seekers to disavow Sharia law
Sen. Britt signs onto police week resolution backing law enforcement
Sewell condemns Callais verdict in Congressional Black Caucus speech
- Education
- Health
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid
Rep. Aderholt applauds new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
- Opinion
Opinion | Is a blue wave coming to Alabama?
Opinion | You still have more chapters to write, my friend
Opinion | A rail merger could force Alabamian farmers out of business
Opinion | Despite multiple allegations of sex abuse, former high school basketball coach faced no charges
Opinion | When Americans stop trusting the rules themselves
Elections
From veteran lawmakers to rising political figures, Alabama voters showed growing willingness to reject incumbency across party lines.
Elections
The longtime city employee credits grassroots volunteers and door-to-door outreach as she prepares to take the Statehouse seat in 2027.
Elections
No one is predicting big Dem wins in November. But Tuesday's primary numbers tell us that Republicans have reason for concern.
Congress
House Judiciary Committee members discussed DOJ fraud charges against the SPLC, with Democrats calling the prosecution politically motivated retaliation.
Elections
Sneed led Tuesday’s primary, while Duvieilh edged into second place as Democrats seek a challenger to Dale Strong.
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Municipal elections
Education
Students in kindergarten through eighth grade were invited to read six books by August 1 and reflect on America’s history.
Economy
Inventory improved and homes sold faster, while median prices climbed 15.2 percent from a year earlier amid steady buyer demand.
Elections
Voters overwhelmingly approved the amendment, which lets judges deny bond for more violent offenses when defendants pose a public threat.
Opinion
One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a person is believing their current circumstances are permanent.
News
FarmPAC-backed candidates scored major wins, while Alabama Values PAC’s attack campaign helped defeat incumbents but failed to sweep its targets.
Agriculture
Representative Bob Fincher warns the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama farmers through higher costs and reduced competition.
Featured Opinion
Everyone looks the other way for Anthony Clark.
Courts
The Supreme Court's recent redistricting rulings reveal growing fears that democratic legitimacy is weakening beneath America’s escalating partisan political warfare.
Featured Opinion
Gambling is a business operated by professional, respected businesspeople. It's time Alabama citizens came to terms with that.
Elections
The governor's race we all thought we were getting officially starts today.
Elections
Barry Moore and Everett Wess led crowded fields, while the GOP race for second place remained too close to call ahead of June 16.
Elections
After a costly primary race, Robertson and Mitchell will advance to a June 16 runoff in their bids for the GOP nomination for AG.
Elections
Incumbents mostly prevailed in Alabama House primaries, but several defeats, tight races, open seats and runoffs shaped outcomes.
Elections
Alabama Senate primaries featured incumbent victories, defeats and competitive open-seat races across closely divided districts.
Economy
The project at Muscle Shoals’ research airpark was expected to begin construction immediately, with transformer production starting in 2028.
Public safety
ALDOT suspended temporary interstate lane closures for Memorial Day weekend as officials sought to ease congestion and improve safety amid heavier holiday traffic.
Governor
The funding supported training, investigations and victim services statewide, targeting domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking cases.
Congress
Moore said his bill will protect the supremacy of the Constitution, while a CAIR Alabama representative argued it unfairly targets faith practices.