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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Federal court rules Alabama must use map that granted two Democrat seats
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
Opinion | A whole bunch of Alabama voters need to get their priorities straight
Hudson-aligned PAC paints tight race in US Senate runoff with new poll
David Matthews launches GOP bid for Alabama’s 2nd District
- Governor
Gov. Ivey releases Memorial Day message honoring America’s fallen service members
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
- Legislature
DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
- National
State appeals federal court decision blocking “intentionally discriminatory” map
Sen. Britt pushes Northern Beltline during transportation budget hearing
Sen. Britt introduces bill to mandate E-Verify nationwide
House Judiciary Committee examines DOJ case against the SPLC
Lulu’s Law passes House to expand shark attack alerts
- Education
- Health
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid
Rep. Aderholt applauds new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
- Opinion
Courts
The ruling left Alabama’s congressional elections in limbo, with voter reassignment deadlines looming and special election plans uncertain.
Courts
Judges said the GOP-backed 2023 plan was tainted by intentional race discrimination and would dilute Black voters’ power.
Elections
The American Conservative Fund spent more than $9.3 million backing Alabama candidates ahead of the state’s next gambling debate.
Elections
Jamel Brown wasn't a serious candidate, but he also wasn't the candidate blocking thousands from healthcare, slashing hunger programs or cutting public school funding.
State
The funding will support eight events aimed at helping rural and underserved communities organize against book bans and restrictive library policies.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Power does not merely test character; it can reshape people until performance becomes identity and ambition consumes conscience.
Featured Opinion
Memorial Day reminds Americans that sacrifice should be honored honestly, with humility about war and gratitude for those who never returned.
Governor
The governor urged Alabamians to reflect on the holiday’s meaning and carry forward the values fallen service members defended.
The Voice of Alabama Politics
Runoffs, weakened incumbents and energized voters point to deeper fractures inside the GOP and a possible turning point.
Elections
The Ozark native entered a crowded GOP field as Alabama’s disputed congressional maps may reshape the fight for Representative Shomari Figures’ seat.
Elections
Tuberville and Jones enter the governor’s race with familiar labels, but Alabama should ask what those labels hide.
Elections
No one is predicting big Dem wins in November. But Tuesday's primary numbers tell us that Republicans have reason for concern.
Opinion
One of the most dangerous things that can happen to a person is believing their current circumstances are permanent.
Agriculture
Representative Bob Fincher warns the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger threatens Alabama farmers through higher costs and reduced competition.
News
Hubbard had been jailed at the Lee County Detention Center since Sept. 11 and was taken on Election Day to the Draper Quarantine Intake...
Health
The governor's statewide mask order was set to expire Sunday.
Elections
Trump has made accusations of voter fraud, but has produced no credible evidence for this charge.
Health
EMS personnel are only required to be screened for symptoms at the beginning of each shift, far below the federal procedures for nursing homes.
News
Trump was the overwhelming preference of white people in Alabama. Black people preferred Joe Biden as president by even a larger percentage.
News
Voters handed the GOP victories in every Alabama congressional district in which they ran a candidate.
Elections
Moore defeated Democratic nominee Phyllis Harvey-Hall with 65.4 percent to her 34.6 percent.
Education
The Alabama Alliance of Black School Educators awarded Ross its inaugural Charles Townsel Outstanding Higher Educational Leadership Award.
Health
As Alabama’s COVID-19 numbers continue to head in the wrong direction, so too are case counts and hospitalizations across the country.