Featured Opinion
Sen. Tuberville says he’s “still praying” — but even God’s rolling His eyes by now.
Hi, what are you looking for?
Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers
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
- 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
Opinion | The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems
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
- 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
Rep. Sewell speaks out against National Institutes of Health budget cuts
Civil Appeals Court Judge Matt Fridy on road to recovery from heart attack
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
- 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 | Tuberville fumbles his own governor play, then blames the ref
Opinion | The RAISE Act is a win for students, teachers and school systems
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
We must celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth. Now, more than ever.
Opinion
Negative ads work. If they didn’t work they would not use them.
Opinion
In 2021, 26 percent more tourists vacationed in Alabama and spent a record amount of almost $20 billion.
Featured Opinion
How many of Alabama’s eligible voters will bother with casting a ballot on Tuesday?
Featured Opinion
Katie poses a threat to the goals of other states because they know she will put Alabama first.
Opinion
This comes as no surprise to any of us who have ever taken a child there for medical care and received world-class treatment.
News
Liberation had finally reached the shores of Texas. The date June 19, 1865,became Juneteenth, the oldest annual Black freedom celebration in the United States.
Featured Opinion
Britt's rise personally and politically, in many ways, is the American dream writ large, where hard work and determination result in success.
Opinion
We all want students to be safe, to be free from the terror that has been inflicted upon them all too often.
Featured Opinion
The Jan. 6 Committee has laid bare Trump's con game. The only question is why aren't you mad about it.