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- Elections
Tuberville would be the frontrunner in a gov’s race, but it wouldn’t be a cakewalk
Christina Woerner McInnis announces bid for Alabama ag commissioner
ALGOP opens candidate qualifying for House District 11 special election
Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system
BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments
- Governor
Gov. Ivey signs bill to establish Alabama Veterans Resource Center
Gov. Ivey signs “What is a Woman Act” into law
Ivey announces $23.5 million in SEEDS grants to boost Alabama’s economic growth
Gov. Ivey announces district judgeship and sheriff appointments
Gov. Ivey officially launches public safety package
- Legislature
House votes to expand police immunity after lengthy debate
Bill criminalizing Glock switch possession passes in House
House sends bill reshaping Veterans Affairs structure to Ivey’s desk
Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy
Rep. Garrett introduces tax cuts, aims to ease burden on Alabama families
- Economy
Poarch Creek Indians’ economic impact in Alabama tops $4 billion
January 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024
Alabama’s broadband expansion: A national model for rural connectivity
Alabama Realtors release December Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
- National
Sewell, Figures ask that historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Rides Museum not be sold
Sen. Britt receives American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Outstanding New Member” award
Historic Montgomery Bus Station, Freedom Riders Museum part of DOGE-ordered sell-off
Rep. Sewell reintroduces John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in House
Rep. Dale Strong leads hearing on FEMA’s role and disaster response
- Education
ACCS and AAMA to offer scholarships for automotive manufacturing
Troy University to close Phenix City campus
ASU among first HBCUs in the nation to offer cannabis certifications
Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program
Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy
- Health
Alabama House committee approves presumptive Medicaid care
Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support
U.S. Senator Katie Britt continues fight to improve rural obstetrics care
Program seeks to improve youth mental health care with federal funds
Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Opinion
Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on
Opinion | Hal Moore, an actual American hero, deserves better
Opinion | Bill raising truck weight limits, danger to Alabama’s roads, drivers, taxpayers
Opinion | Nondiscrimination doesn’t violate the First Amendment
Opinion | Alabama lawmakers chase shadows instead of solving real problems
Featured Opinion
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY — Over the last year, Hubbard has used around $300,000 in campaign contributions from his personal account...
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By Rep. Darrio Melton Pop quiz: Which country incarcerates more of its citizens than anywhere else in the world? You’re probably thinking China? North...
Opinion
By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) By now, you may have heard the good news. Last week, the House passed H.R. 596, my bill...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Since the fall of 2013, indicted Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard has been collecting campaign donations to...
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INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE By Steve Flowers The legislature completed their week long organizational session last month with very little fanfare or controversy. They will...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Many of the House members who reelected Mike Hubbard as Speaker of the House, even though he has...
News
By Minority Leader Rep. Craig Ford Recently, Alabama Republican Party Chairman, Bill Armistead, took to AL.com to discuss his thoughts on the state budget....
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By Rep. Darrio Melton There has been a lot of controversy around the Patriots’ appearance in Super Bowl XLIX. After their win in the...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In the last ten months, three House Speakers from around the country have been indicted and one...
Opinion
By U.S. Representative Bradley Byrne (AL-1) As soon as I took the oath of office on January 6, I was ready to hit the...