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- 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
House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House
House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk
Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy
Rep. Garrett introduces tax cuts, aims to ease burden on Alabama families
- 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
Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold
Sen. Britt receives American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Outstanding New Member” award
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
- 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 | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on
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
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Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — House Minority Leader Craig Ford said Tuesday he wants to restart a discussion about a state lottery...
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By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter From the Office of the Attorney General Luther Strange (MONTGOMERY)—Attorney General Luther Strange is joining in a public...
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Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter Sounding like a Democrat and an effective minority leader, Rep. Craig Ford says HB56 should be repealed. “I think...
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By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter From the Office of Business Council of Alabama MONTGOMERY—As the Alabama Legislature convenes in Montgomery this week for...
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Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter From the Office of the Alabama State Bar Montgomery, Ala., February 6, 2012 — As the state Legislature prepares...
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Staff Report People who run private charities that award grants to Planned Parenthood have got to be wondering if their organizations will receive the...
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Staff Report A court in Washington is poised to decide whether pharmacists should be forced to violate their religious beliefs at the command of...
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By Staff Report Alabama Political Reporter From the Office of U.S. Congressman Mo Brooks Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Mo Brooks (R-AL) voted yes on...
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Staff Report From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange (MONTGOMERY) – “I want to clarify any misunderstandings about the involvement of the Attorney...