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- Elections
Manufacture Alabama endorses Rep. Rhett Marques for reelection
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
By Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-1) A few weeks ago, I was holding a town hall meeting on Facebook where I answered questions from my...
Opinion
By Rep. Darrio Melton Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, sometimes it’s difficult to stop and remember the spirit of the...
News
By Graham L. Champion That is a question that the Alabama Supreme Court just may have the opportunity to answer in the very near...
Opinion
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford One of the biggest problems we have in education right now is the shortage of teachers. This is...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The State Department of Finance has been in full spin-mode since it was revealed that their $47 million...
Opinion
Education Matters By Larry Lee School kids make a terrible rope in a political tug of war. Yet too many politicians continue to use...
Featured Opinion
By Joey Kennedy Alabama Political Reporter All the thousands of vendors that have billed the state of Alabama for services want for Christmas is...
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers This week we will conclude our analysis of the potential horses in the 2018 Alabama Gubernatorial Derby. First,...
Opinion
By Senator Gerald Dial Some have compared state government to the young orphan boy Oliver in the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. When...
News
By Rep. Darrio Melton While Governor George Wallace is best known for his stand in the schoolhouse door, he is also responsible for establishing...