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Politicians lie because it works—voters believe them, and media too often repeats the lies instead of calling them out.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Manufacture Alabama endorses Rhett Marques for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District
Alabama Republican candidate calls on GOP to address economic issues
Katherine Robertson’s AG campaign posts October fundraising report
Farmers Federation endorses Reps. Reed Ingram, Jim Carns for reelection
Jay Mitchell leads attorney general race in October fundraising
- Governor
Gov. Ivey directs $2 million to food banks in response to SNAP crisis
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
- Legislature
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
- Economy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
- National
Sen. Tuberville reverses on filibuster under pressure from Trump
Rep. Sewell lauds retiring Nancy Pelosi as trailblazing public servant
Rep. Aderholt introduces bipartisan National Adoption Month resolution
Trump admin to partially fund SNAP benefits following court orders
Figures files bill to keep infrastructure projects going during shutdowns
- Education
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
- Health
Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government
ACA subsidy debate continues as Alabamians face rising insurance costs
Saraland designated as second healthy Alabama community in state
Survey: Caregivers say Medicare Advantage eases burdens and cuts costs
Medical Association, BCBS announce enhancements to “prior authorization” process
- Opinion
Opinion
These members are tasked with a very important mission but receive very little compensation for their time and efforts.
Opinion
We should take a more realistic and methodical approach to the current and future mix of energy sources we rely upon.
Opinion
No matter where it’s coming from, it’s ending up in our state and wreaking havoc.
Opinion
Expanding Medicaid is more than just adding job opportunities. This will literally save lives.
Opinion
Too many Alabama schools, teachers, students, and families are still dealing with some of the same old stubborn and recurring obstacles.
Opinion
Every drunk that got put in jail for drunken behavior would invariably call my house and ask me to get him out.
Featured Opinion
The Minnesota judge in 1972 did something extraordinary by sentencing non-violent offenders to community service.
Featured Opinion
Last week, the justices overruled one of its own opinions from 20 years ago, and basically rewrote Alabama law as it did so.
Opinion
Five centuries ago, Magellan’s discovery was a critical step in human exploration.
Featured Opinion
Currently, GreeneTrack is being taxed at a rate of more than 100 percent. While other casinos around it operate under a different tax code.