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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
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
Trump endorses members of Alabama’s congressional delegation
- 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
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 publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
- National
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
State pleads with court to allow AHSAA lawsuit to move forward
Rep. Sewell praises court orders blocking Trump admin’s SNAP cuts
- Education
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
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
- Health
Survey: Caregivers say Medicare Advantage eases burdens and cuts costs
Medical Association, BCBS announce enhancements to “prior authorization” process
Rep. Sewell releases statement on start of ACA Open Enrollment
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
- Opinion
Opinion
"The contributions of engineers are literally everywhere and benefit everyone."
Opinion
"Alabama’s regulated system has some of the best and most reliable electricity service in the country."
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"The lunacy seems to be never-ending. The people of Alabama deserve better."
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"From drive-up testing to vaccines in the community to vaccinating public school teachers, ASU has been a leader."
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"Brooks has become a pariah and now actually hurts the growth and expansion of Alabama."
Opinion
"Fortunately, it’s a disaster that Alabama has taken aggressive steps to avoid."
Opinion
"We urge state leaders and lawmakers to act now and provide a lifeline to Alabama residents."
Opinion
"Withholding this medical treatment constitutes an act of legal violence towards transgender youth."
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"Stopping straight-party voting is a good start. Let’s see it happen."
Featured Opinion
Gray said it was his life's goal to fight everything segregated, and he pretty much has.