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Ivey became the first woman elected governor in her own right, achieving a spectacular legacy through numerous, high-profile cabinet and judicial appointments.
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- Elections
John Wahl launches lieutenant governor bid with Trump’s endorsement
Republican candidate files residency challenge against Tommy Tuberville
Mo Brooks enters Alabama House race; draws harsh rebuke from opponent
Ron Sparks is ready to go back to work for Alabama
Trump backs Alabama GOP chair for lieutenant governor’s race
- Governor
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey awards grants to eight organizations that assist child abuse victims
Gov. Ivey announces more Rebuild Alabama projects
Governor expands Alabama school choice with federal tax credits
Governor launches statewide flood notification system after Texas tragedy
- Legislature
House passes bill that would criminalize protesting in a mask without a doctor’s note
House passes bill authorizing optional digital driver’s licenses
Alabama 2026 Legislative Report: Week Two
House passes bill requiring App Store age verification
Alabama Senate unanimously advances measures on boards, licensing measures
- Economy
German chain manufacturer to invest $34M into new Auburn operation
Alabama achieves record $14.6 billion in economic development investment
Alabama home sales drop 3 percent in December amid seasonal trends
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
- National
Alabama vigils, demonstrations scheduled following ICE killing
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Sen. Britt reaffirms support for controversial SAVE Act
Rep. Sewell joins push to impeach DHS Secretary Noem
- Education
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Troy University’s annual Geo Day set for March 12
House Education Policy Committee passes bill to limit screen time in early childhood education
Alabama gets $3.8 million grant to boost early childhood education
Gov. Ivey pushes for more veterans to teach in Alabama classrooms
- Health
Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Opinion | What Alabama learns when it pays attention
Rep. Sewell champions cancer early detection bill passing House
Opinion | A healthy workforce keeps rural Alabama working
Opinion | Alabama small businesses want choice in health care
- Opinion
Opinion | Governor Ivey has sterling legacy for appointments
Opinion | Alabama high school sports are screwed after politicians got involved
Opinion | It’s time to vote on a comprehensive gaming package
Opinion | Bridging military service and education
Opinion | Alabama needs real online safety, not an ineffective government mandate
Elections
Slap an R out beside the name of an actual tree and 60 percent of Alabama voters would slog into a voting booth and...
Opinion
It is important to all sports fans and families that during this time of emergency that price gouging should not be tolerated.
Featured Opinion
He hasn’t bothered to learn even the most basic things about our government, our laws or the state he plans to represent.
Featured Opinion
Ivey stood her ground on Wednesday, refusing to cave to those who want to end the mask order.
Featured Opinion
Trump and Biden both interrupted each other throughout the debate, but Trump did it more, and did it as the bully he is.
Opinion
The ability to vote safely in Alabama shouldn’t depend on the color of your skin or your socioeconomic status — and we can’t let...
Featured Opinion
Even after 200 years, Alabama's political approach hasn't changed much; the fundamentals established by its founders are still evident in everyday politics.
Environment
When you look at the actual, real-life options for this stuff — and I can’t believe I’m going to say this — but the...
Featured Opinion
The coronavirus pandemic has left a half billion dollar cut to Alabama’s state budgets for the upcoming year, but the debacle has decimated other...
Featured Opinion
It would make for a great political story if Edgar McGraw hated Jeff Sessions. In fact, it would be the kind of legendary story...