Education
After months of turmoil between the Montgomery County school board and city officials, it appears the city is exploring starting its own school system.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
- Governor
Gov. Ivey issues flag memos after passings of Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
Gov. Ivey makes 29 appointments including judges, sheriffs
- Legislature
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi in charity softball game in Montgomery
Rep. Bedsole seeks to protect firefighter death benefits with legislation
Bill to expand State Superintendent’s investigative powers spurs debate
- Economy
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
- National
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Rep. Sewell to host town hall in Fort Deposit
Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch
Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
- Education
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Opinion | SB324 is not justice — It’s policy-driven punishment
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers trade policy for pulpit, freedom pays the price
Opinion | The cowardice is out of control
Opinion | Truth matters: Alabama’s voter rolls
State
A circuit court judge ruled Monday that the process by which the latest medical cannabis licenses were awarded was invalid. They're starting over again.
Featured Opinion
The guys who founded this country would be disgusted by the cowardice that has allowed an egotistical nut to take over its governance.
Party politics
During a contentious meeting, members of the Limestone County Republican Executive Committee accused John and Noah Wahl of conflicts of interest.
Featured Opinion
No, America isn't nazi-Germany. But the similarities of some actions, and the vilification of some people, are hard to miss and scary.
Featured Opinion
The Trump DOJ killed an agreement to fix Lowndes County's sewage issues, calling it DEI. That's stupid to everyone who knows what words mean.
Featured Opinion
State Sen. Arthur Orr has once again identified Alabama's biggest problems: Poor people trying to eat and survive.
Education
Despite criticism from all corners, the MPS school board pushed forward with a controversial superintendent selection
Featured Opinion
The overtime tax repeal for workers appears to be dead, killed by ALGOP lawmakers in favor of keeping a tax break for the wealthy.
Featured Opinion
For some reason, whenever gambling legislation fails, a bunch of blame gets passed to everyone except those who actually deserve it.