Elections
Lieutenant governor’s post sparks hundreds of comments urging him to lead Alabama, while Tuberville privately criticizes lawmakers and signals a run.
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- Elections
Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12
Exclusive: Tuberville risks backlash if he leaves Senate, new poll shows
Tuberville residence question doesn’t rest on income tax filings alone
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
- 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
Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote
House bill would exempt eyeglasses and contact lenses from Alabama sales tax
The League of Women Voters of Alabama addresses concerns with the HB479-substitute bill
Legislators to consider allowing high school athletes to earn NIL income
Battle brewing over exit between Pine Level, Prattville
- Economy
Huntsville Starbucks workers file for a union election
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
- National
Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products
Sen. Britt introduces bill to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable
Court challenges Alabama statute barring sex offenders from living with their children
Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
- Education
House approves $12.1 billion education budget, nearly doubles CHOOSE Act funding
RAISE Act, education package approved by House committee
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
- 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 | SB330 is political overreach disguised as reform
The law is clear: Eventually, Tommy Tuberville will have to prove where he lives
Opinion | The bureaucracy you should really hate
Opinion | We’re fixing the Birmingham Water Works. SB330 would set us back
Opinion | Our legislators are not doing their jobs
Environment
The peak fall foliage season first arrives in Northeast Alabama before moving south and westward.
Party politics
A hearing will be held before the DNC Rules Committee on Oct. 6 to determine whether to invalidate the bylaws.
Congress
Tuberville has repeatedly said “there’s nobody more military than me.” He has never served.
Courts
The state can expect the court to "rule shortly," according to U.S. Circuit Judge Stanley Marcus.
Prisons
The officer was able to escape as assistance came but was flown out of the facility to have his wounds treated.
Elections
Mobile County candidates may qualify from Monday, Oct. 16 to Friday, Nov. 10.
Congress
This is the first time in U.S. history that a sitting speaker has been voted to be removed.
Elections
Alabama businessman Gerrick Wilkins is set to formally announce his candidacy.
Courts
The three-judge panel will hear objections from a variety of parties who are unhappy with the three proposed maps.
Courts
Johnson now must try to convince state and lower federal courts to overturn his questionable murder conviction.