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A Christmas reflection asking whether faith, mercy and love of neighbor still guide our public life today in American politics.
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- Elections
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $43.8 million in low-income heating and cooling grants
Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Rep. Sewell celebrates unveiling of Space Command Headquarters sign in Huntsville
Gov. Ivey signs executive order to continue strong recruiting for National Guard
- Legislature
Bill would bar governments from using “West Bank” as term for Israel region
Prefiled bill would give State Auditor’s Office more authority
Bill would establish new screen time guidelines for young learners
Sen. Matt Woods prefiles Trey’s Law bill
Proposed law would allow for removal of library board members
- Economy
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
Alabama Power outlines plan to hold electric rates steady through 2027
- National
Rep. Sewell accepting applications for spring 2026 internships
Sen. Britt discusses federal healthcare policy, criticisms of ICE
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
Rep. Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to expand access to cardiac rehabilitation care
Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber
- Education
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
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Moseleys
TROY offers new pathway to nursing careers with Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing track
- Health
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 | Pharmacy Benefit Managers reap benefits, we pay the cost. It’s time to act
Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
- Opinion
Opinion | What would Jesus think of our politics and our treatment of neighbors?
Opinion | I lost my father to violence. Executing the wrong man won’t bring justice
Opinion | When citizens disengage, self-government erodes in Alabama
Opinion | The division of chocolate
Opinion | A revolt in December for change
Opinion
The intention is admirable, but there is a sinister truth to all of this new push for child-proofing the internet.
Opinion
Why is it called the Iron Bowl, who named it that, and why?
Opinion
Anyone living on that day can tell you exactly where they were when President John F. Kennedy was shot and killed.
Featured Opinion
The current debate surrounding book bans starkly contrasts with the more pressing issues affecting the state's youth.
Featured Opinion
In a time when certain political leaders are fighting and name calling, the decency of the Carters is needed more than ever.
Featured Opinion
Sen. Katie Britt's affirmative vote contrasts sharply with Sen. Tommy Tuberville's opposition.
Featured Opinion
After Thursday's execution, Gov. Kay Ivey said, "In Alabama, we uphold the rule of law." Which laws are those, exactly?
Featured Opinion
Recent attempts to rewrite the ethics code have only furthered concerns about its dilution.
Featured Opinion
The Medical Cannabis Act is not just a bureaucratic blunder, it's a tragedy for those the act intended to help.
Featured Opinion
The former president has demonstrated repeatedly that he's hateful, vengeful and absolutely crazy.