Elections
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- Elections
Doug Jones to launch 2026 gubernatorial campaign Friday with Birmingham kickoff rally
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ben Harrison for HD2
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses three candidates for Baldwin County Commission
Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. James Lomax for HD20
McCarron reports nearly 100K cash on hand in first filings
- Governor
Governor Ivey lights Alabama Capitol Christmas tree Friday
Governor visits ALDOT workers as Capitol Christmas tree lighting ceremony is set
Ivey celebrates early literacy milestone in collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Governor proclaims Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday in Alabama
Gov. Ivey announces appointments to state boards, commissions
- Legislature
Bill would create process to mark “invisible disabilities” on ID cards
“This map I drew on a whim became real”: Student’s plan chosen for Senate redistricting
New bill would allow co-adoption by informal step-parents
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
- Economy
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
Alabama home sales decline in October, market remains healthy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
- National
Sen. Britt calls for the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia
Sen. Britt commemorates fallen sailors on anniversary of Naval Air Station Pensacola attack
Sen. Britt urging federal regulators to prioritize agriculture in Basel III rules
Rep. Sewell unveils New Democratic Coalition Health Care Action Plan
Sen. Tuberville spreads conspiracy theories in new op-ed
- Education
Free speech, media rights groups decry University of Alabama magazine closures
Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment
Founder of national accounting firm to offer TROY’s commencement keynote
Alabama CHOOSE Act application portal dates released for 2026-2027
University of Alabama suspends two student magazines over DEI
- Health
Alabama coalition takes aim at racial, economic disparities in maternal health
The “all politics” healthcare project in Hoover that’s rewriting state regulations
Sen. Britt joins bill to require medical residents opt in to abortion training
Board finalizes hospital eligibility for rural investment program
UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad
- Opinion
Opinion | The broken healthcare system we’re too brainwashed to fix
Opinion | Rep. Dale Strong busy attending campaign breakfasts while our elderly were being evicted in Madison County
Opinion | Why the conditions for better government are finally taking shape
Opinion | American toughness has been lost
Opinion | The perseverance of achievement
Elections
Jones will launch his 2026 gubernatorial bid with a Birmingham rally featuring Jason Isbell, DJ Slim Robb, and other supporters.
News
Following inflammatory remarks from Sen. Tommy Tuberville, the Islamic Academy of Alabama withdrew its relocation request to Hoover City Council.
Featured Opinion
We all know the American healthcare system is broken and about to get worse. Why do so many fight to keep from changing it?
Infrastructure
The Ivey administration invested $2.5 billion in expansion funds since 2018, but persistent coverage gaps remain, especially in rural areas.
State
Legislative committee members halted contracts tied to high-stakes litigation and questioned if occupational licensing boards were overly reliant on a single private vendor.
Featured Opinion
Public fatigue, moral awakening, and economic pressures are creating a rare opening for more stable, principled leadership in Alabama and the nation.
Featured Opinion
Too often now, Americans seem to confuse lawlessness and bullying with toughness. Because we've forgotten what true American toughness is.
Congress
During a Senate hearing, the Alabama Republican decried Russia's mass kidnapping of over 19,000 children, stressing a moral obligation to act.
News
This week’s episode examines censorship, religious discrimination, and why so many Americans doubt the promise of upward mobility.
Opinion
Filing bankruptcy in 1875 could have ended H.J. Heinz's vision, but the public humiliation became a catalyst for global success.
Opinion
Closer inspection reveals a bit of fine print that you never see in their quotes or Facebook ads.
Featured Opinion
Democrat Andrew Sneed is connecting with voters in the way they say they want with policies they like. But will partisan politics matter more?
Opinion
Alabama manufacturers gained invaluable predictability in critical cost centers after the Public Service Commission approved a two-year freeze on power rates.
Opinion
Some proposals in Washington, pushed by large drug manufacturers, would move us in the wrong direction.
National
U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is trying to declassify a number of documents related to unsolved criminal civil rights cases that are nearly 50 years...
Elections
The grassroots organization Hometown Action announced Wednesday they have endorsed Tabitha Isner in the 2nd Congressional District. Hometown Action wrote in a statement, “Whether...
National
Monday U.S. Attorney Jay Town, Jefferson County Sheriff Mike Hale (R-Jefferson County), Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R), Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith, Hoover...
National
Thursday, Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-Montrose) voted today in favor of legislation providing full funding for the Department of Defense. This marks the first time...
News
John Merrill took office as the secretary of state in 2015, and when he did so, he quickly made one of his top priorities...
Featured Opinion
The last full month of campaigning for the Nov. 6, General Election starts Monday, and unless voters demand more of Republicans running for office,...
News
State Rep. Randy Davis, a Republican from Daphne, and former state Republican Party Chairman Marty Connors are seeking to have their indictments dismissed by...
Featured Opinion
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall supports Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Marshall issued a statement on Tuesday (first reported by the...
News
Monday. Various news outlets released reports that Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon (R – Monrovia) anticipates that the Alabama Legislature will likely deal...