Elections
District 5 became vacant following the resignation of former Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed.
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Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, after cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
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For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
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Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
Over 1,000 H1-B visa recipients work in Alabama as Trump allies debate the program
Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November
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Alabama unions celebrate passage of Social Security Fairness Act
Sen. Katie Britt reintroduces Laken Riley Act in 119th Congress
Katie Britt named deputy whip, joins Senate GOP leadership team
Rep. Sewell marks four years since the Jan. 6 Capitol attack
AG Marshall signs onto another lawsuit over environmental regulations
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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
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
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PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
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Elections
The special election for the District 5 seat will be held on March 11.
Elections
Marshall told the Associated Press his family decided running for governor “just didn’t seem to be a good next step.”
Elections
Ivey announces a special election for Senate District 5 after Greg Reed’s appointment to the Department of Workforce.
Elections
Alabama’s 2026 gubernatorial race promises to be one of the most dynamic in recent history.
Elections
The state’s appointed electors will cast their votes for Donald Trump and JD Vance.
Elections
Gov. Kay Ivey, Secretary Wes Allen and Attorney General Steve Marshall met to finalize the tally of ballots cast on Nov. 5.
Elections
Currently, Alabama is one of five states that offers time off for voting but with no pay.
Elections
The reactions reveal a stark contrast between young Democrats and their Republican peers.
Elections
The organization’s grassroots political action committee notched wins in 22 of 23 races.