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Reggie Jackson's personal story of his time in Alabama is an opportunity for us to be better.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Tuberville would be the frontrunner in a gov’s race, but it wouldn’t be a cakewalk
Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
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
- Legislature
Senate committee hears debate on bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools
Bill expanding retired physicians’ ability to volunteer advances
Committee approves bill expanding death penalty for child sexual assault
Bill mandating religious instruction elective credit sparks debate
Alabama Senate passes bill to create parental leave for state employees, teachers
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
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
- National
Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off
Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House
Rep. Dale Strong leads hearing on FEMA’s role and disaster response
Sen. Katie Britt helps pass resolution blocking natural gas tax
Sen. Britt honors Alabama’s Civil Rights pioneers 60 years after Bloody Sunday
- Education
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
- 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 | Hal Moore, an actual American hero, deserves better
Opinion | Bill raising truck weight limits, danger to Alabama’s roads, drivers, taxpayers
Opinion | Nondiscrimination doesn’t violate the First Amendment
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers chase shadows instead of solving real problems
Opinion | Power to the parents — and small app developers
Local news
The shooting at a large party saw more than 360 rounds fired and party-goers diving for cover.
Local news
During an interview with Alabama Politics This Week, Reed talked candidly about the city's crime issues — both real and sensationalized.
Featured Opinion
There's no reason Alabama has to maintain its hate-based holidays honoring traitors when there are so many better options.
Elections
Voters go to the polls on Tuesday to elect former Rep. John Rogers' replacement in HD 52 primary.
Featured Opinion
A bill that would allow the AG or governor to select city's police chief is rooted in cheap politics, and it won't help anyone.
Featured Opinion
The fallout from Dobbs has been catastrophic for women's healthcare rights, and empty promises that it'll all be fine aren't helping.
Featured Opinion
The delays in medical marijuana availability aren't because of lawsuits, but the violations of laws those lawsuits target.
Featured Opinion
The CEO of RSA has a proven track record. When he issues warnings and makes suggestions, we should pay attention.
Featured Opinion
A whole bunch of people seem to think Montgomery's problems fell from the sky last month. They've been building for decades.