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- Elections
Scott Ortis announces candidacy for Alabama Senate District 15
Local educator Craig Jelks considers independent bid for U.S. Senate
Manufacture Alabama endorses Norman Crow for House District 63
Jeremy Devito highlights immigration, healthcare reform in US House run
Meet the candidates running for Alabama State Auditor in 2026
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
Sen. Matt Woods prefiles Trey’s Law bill
Proposed law would allow for removal of library board members
- Economy
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
Opinion | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
- Opinion
Infrastructure
Alabama officials secured over $800 million in savings, with a plan to deliver internet to more than 101,090 locations.
News
ALGOP Chairman John Wahl remembered Charlie Kirk as a national conservative leader and a longtime friend, calling for unity against political violence.
Congress
Sewell expressed disappointment that Republicans abandoned the bipartisan tradition of defense funding.
News
Holmes was honored by Troy's alumni board for fearless political reporting and his dedication to the highest standards of journalism.
News
A coalition of 43 Alabama groups is pressing state and federal lawmakers to reject TVA privatization publicly.
Congress
This legislation aims to reduce recidivism and create a clearer pathway toward becoming a productive citizen by providing crucial identification.
News
Last year, a controversy erupted over parade participation, leading the mayor to consider a third party to manage future events.
Congress
Tuberville criticized the GOP leadership for slow confirmations and urged rule changes to overcome procedural delays.
Governor
A statewide proclamation honored one of the four victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, whose life was cut short too soon.
Health
A consumer advocacy group sounded the alarm that Americans consistently paid the highest prices globally for the same treatments.