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Kay Ivey hasn't been perfect. Far from it. But her professionalism should be appreciated and considered often as we choose her replacement.
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- Elections
City councilor Norman Crow wins HD63 special election
Ron Sparks qualifies to run for Alabama agriculture commissioner
Kyle Sweetser qualifies for Alabama Democratic Senate primary
Report: No Alabama county saw more than 3 votes cast by noncitizens
Ensler kicks off campaign for Alabama lieutenant governor
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey delivers final State of the State address
ALGOP Chairman Wahl shares statement on Gov. Ivey’s State of the State address
NFIB commends Gov. Ivey ahead of final State of the State address
Gov. Ivey announces special guests for her final State of the State address
Gov. Ivey awards $2.3M in grants to assist sexual assault victims in central and west Alabama
- Legislature
Alabama House Democrats respond to the State of the State address
Alabama Arise discusses 2026 legislative priorities before session begins
Alabama bill would let retired teachers drive school buses
ALGOP chairman: Republicans are ready for a productive 2026 Legislative Session
Prefiled bill would allow ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine to be sold over the counter
- Economy
Alabama’s unemployment rate drops to 2.7 percent in November
Alabama home sales stable, prices surge in November report
Gov. Ivey welcomes $10.5M Bad Boy Mowers Tractor Plant, 50 jobs headed to Monroeville
Trump announces $12 billion in farm aid as Alabama farmers brace for 2026 season
Governor encourages Alabama businesses to compete in 2026 Small Business Week awards
- National
Alabama’s GOP congressmen endorse “Reconciliation 2.0” package
Alabama Congressional Delegation splits on fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote against advancing Venezuela war powers resolution
Rep. Sewell votes to pass domestic funding bills
Rep. Sewell celebrates House passage of ACA tax credit extension
- Education
Alabama State receives Carnegie community engagement classification
Alabama approves $6.48 million in school safety mapping, software contracts
State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork
Sen. Allen establishes Charlie Kirk Memorial Endowed Scholarship
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
- Health
Board of Medical Examiners accepting applications for Medical Cannabis Certification Permits
Gov. Ivey announces Alabama secured more than $203M for Rural Health Transformation Program
UAB study finds oral semaglutide effective for weight loss
Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
- Opinion
Opinion | Kay Ivey launched her farewell tour Tuesday. We should remember the lessons she’s taught us
Opinion | The case for the redeeming business
Opinion | What API’s Blueprint 2026 gets wrong about free markets, school choice
Opinion | Alabama’s seniors population is growing. So are their concerns about health care
Opinion | Protest is moral, change requires strategy
Featured Opinion
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By Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell While today we mourn the loss of one of history’s most valuable freedom fighters, Nelson Mandela’s legacy as a...
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By Johnny Ford Mayor, City of Tuskegee As Mayor of the City of Tuskegee, I join President Obama in ordering flags to be flown...
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By Cameron Smith Alabama Policy Institute Over the last several months, liberal politicians, members of the media, hospitals and even the head of Alabama’s...
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By Senator Roger Bedford One year ago, I wrote my first opinion editorial urging Governor Bentley to expand Medicaid in the state of Alabama. I...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter The Republican Party of Alabama is currently on a path that can mildly be described as an agonizing...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last year, Senate Bill 122 was placed on the legislative calendar under the guise of “streamlining government.” In...