Featured Opinion
As Alabama lawmakers pretend to worry about education funding, it's weird that they keep forgetting about the billion tax dollars they could be generating.
Hi, what are you looking for?
Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
2026 Alabama governor’s race heats up with big names and open field
Wes Allen to host Alabama Electors Meeting for Trump and Vance votes
Alabama State Canvassing Board certifies results of the 2024 election
New bill looks to make Election Day state holiday
UA students react to election results, Trump victory
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
- Legislature
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
- Economy
Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November
Birmingham Starbucks workers to spend the holidays on the picket line
Alabama job ads drop 1.6 percent in November, top employers revealed
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
- National
North Alabama unions announce solidarity with striking Starbucks, Amazon workers
Sen. Katie Britt joins Senate Judiciary Committee
Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans
Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
- Education
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Opinion | There’s a solution for Alabama’s education budget shortfalls
Opinion | Creating affordable housing and lowering rent for all of Alabama
Opinion | Some of Alabama’s great political leaders passed away this year
Opinion | Where the Christmas message is most needed
Opinion | Living the true meaning of the season
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In the immediate hours and subsequent days since Mike Hubbard was reelected Speaker of the House—despite being indicted...
News
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Now that the 2014 election is over and the people of Alabama have spoken, it is time for...
News
By Katherine Green Robertson Last night, the GOP picked up seven seats in the U.S. Senate resulting in their first majority (52-46) since 2006....
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter In Matin Amis’s new novel, “The Zone of Interest,” the novelist explores the inner life of some the...
News
By Rep. Darrio Melton It’s time for young people to wake up and realize that their votes can change the world. Our parents and...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Indicted lawmaker Rep. Barry Moore (R – Enterprise) is a free man once again. He and his family...
News
By Byron Shehee Alabama Political Reporter OPELIKA— On day three of the trial, and what some thought would be the last day of the...
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers The 2014 General Election is Tuesday. It is set to be uneventful. I predicted over a year ago...
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter It’s been a little over a week since the Speaker of the House was indicted by a...
News
By Rep. Darrio Melton Four years ago, the Alabama Republicans stormed the state house and ended 136 years of the Democratic majority. They unveiled...