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Retired judge Eugene Reese will now be at the center of a long-running dispute over Alabama's medical marijuana licensing.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
Analysis | Gov. Kay Ivey’s State of the State address: Alabama’s future, on her terms
Gov. Ivey calls for legislation banning smart phone use in Alabama public schools
A full transcript of Gov. Ivey’s 2025 State of the State address
AEA applauds Gov. Ivey’s support for paid parental leave
- Legislature
Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill
Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week One
Sen. Lance Bell named chair of Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee
Alabama House wraps up first week, advances key bills on safety, education
Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session
- Economy
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
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
- National
Rep. Sewell, House Dems introduce bill to stop Musk’s access to private information
Rep. Strong promotes Ella Sullins to Chief of Staff
Sen. Britt reintroduces Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act
Rep. Sewell questions IRS on Elon Musk’s access to Americans’ private information
Sen. Britt announces Senate Judiciary Subcommittee assignments
- Education
Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor
Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
- Health
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
Justice Department finds Alabama illegally segregates children with physical disabilities
- Opinion
Opinion | Politicians sacrifice transgender youth in a devil’s bargain
Opinion | Refusing to license, regulate gambling, Alabama is hurting itself, not crooks
Opinion | Alabama School for Math and Science: A proven winner for Alabama
Opinion | New bill would prohibit minors from making medical decisions
Opinion | Garlan Gudger: New leader of the Alabama Senate
Featured Opinion
If the governor has the authority to fire the head of veterans affairs, why didn't she do so two months ago?
Opinion
We have the numbers from the last few years. We can apply the numbers going forward. So which candidate is better?
Featured Opinion
While other states' citizens conveniently vote early in record numbers, Alabamians wait on a random Tuesday, and hope it isn't raining.
State
In a lengthy interview, Joe Reed rejected some proposed ADP changes and said the DNC was "scared of" the Alabama party's Black leadership.
Featured Opinion
The court is going to have to force this.
Featured Opinion
The Muscogees and Poarch Creeks have been fighting for more than a decade over sacred land in Wetumpka.
Featured Opinion
The American system of picking a president was not set up to handle Donald Trump — a shameless con man and serial liar.
Local news
After 30 years in the Montgomery DA's office, Daryl Bailey's last day will be Tuesday.
Legislature
After months of public pressure, the ABPP has finally started to grant more paroles. That random increase proves the need for oversight, Rep. Chris...