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Gov. Kay Ivey made infrastructure improvement in the state her cornerstone issue for this year, and more importantly for her term as governor. Within...
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- Elections
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
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
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County District Judge
Flags at half-staff for 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
- Legislature
Bill to expand police immunity debated before committee
House committee approves bill allowing Archive board members to be removed at will
House Judiciary Committee passes bill to criminalize theft of employee retirement benefits
Bill advancing parental consent in minors’ healthcare moves to House
House committee approves bill that would restrict midwives in the state
- 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
Tuberville’s travel trail points to home in Florida, not Alabama
Sewell talks federal funding cuts at Lowndes County town hall
Sen. Britt hosts FBI Director Kash Patel at FBI Redstone Arsenal
Judge voids AMCC licenses; calls arise for legislative action
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
- Education
- Health
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
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
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama is leading in portable benefits for today’s workforce
Opinion | Opioid plan positions Alabama to curb addiction, support recovery for veterans
Opinion | Alabama’s rural hospital crisis is a threat to health — and our economy
Opinion | The mirror lies: Power distorts what politicians see in themselves
Opinion | Why would Alabamians allow politicians to parent for them?
Featured Opinion
The Governor has been inaugurated and the Legislature has had its organizational session. The quadrennium has begun. Therefore, it is time for our state...
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A lot has happened politically in the first quarter of 2019. The governor and all of our constitutional officials have been sworn in and...
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There has been a lot of talk about the advancement of women in politics over the past year. It has been suggested that more...
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The Alabama Education Association was the most powerful and influential political organization in Alabama for close to three decades. The late Paul Hubbert was...
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The Legislature has met for their organizational session and elected their leadership for the next four years. Both the House and Senate leadership remain...
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As the new quadrennium crests in Alabama government, everybody looks toward a new beginning. There is a new fresh four years ahead for the...
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Regardless of what happens in Donald Trump’s administration over the next two years, he will have a proven record of success as President especially...
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Preparations are being made to take the 2020 Census. This process is not just a fun game to spell out demographic changes and interesting...
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Recently I came across a copy of an old congressional directory from 1942. It is always fun for me to read about this era...