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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Doug Jones’ candidacy sparks strong reactions ahead of governor’s race
Morgan Murphy is running to be the next Tommy Tuberville
Keith O. Williams announces candidacy for Alabama House District 55
Jones makes it official: Alabama deserves a governor who lives in the state
State Rep. Kenneth Paschal endorsed by Business Council of Alabama
- Governor
- 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
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
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
- National
Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce bipartisan aviation safety bills
Tuberville praises Trump for designating Muslim Brotherhood chapters as terrorist groups
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
AG backs Jefferson County Commission in racial gerrymandering case
Rep. Sewell announces $5.8M for disaster recovery in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District
- Education
Troy University chancellor announces his retirement plan
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
- Health
UA athletes and advocacy group team up for medical research Iron Bowl ad
Appeals court hears arguments in battle over Alabama birth center regulations
Alabama recognizes National Rural Health Day
Medical Association awards medical students scholarships
Report ranks Alabama among worst states for maternal, infant health
- Opinion
Opinion | Could this be … a sign of hope?
Opinion | Thanksgiving and the unfinished American promise
Opinion | Katie Britt shows the courage to lead during partisan times
Opinion | The Founders warned us. Alabama and America are testing those limits now
Opinion | Doug Jones isn’t the only Dem running for governor, he’s the most important one
Elections
Jones’ entry into the 2026 governor’s race drew immediate reactions, with opponents downplaying his chances and reaffirming support for Tommy Tuberville.
Featured Opinion
There's a race in Tennessee that's way closer than it should be. The GOP candidate is struggling. Could it be a sign of hope?
News
Partnering with local churches and a grocery store, Walker provided groceries and holiday staples to 20 families in need.
Health
United for Cures launched a bipartisan campaign featuring basketball players Houston Mallette and Eris Lester to protect crucial NIH funding.
Featured Opinion
Thanksgiving asks Americans to do more than give thanks. It asks us to tell the truth.
Aerospace and Defense
Elections
Community leader Keith O. Williams launched his campaign for District 55, emphasizing healthcare access, lower living costs and public safety.
Legislature
Representative Ontario Tillman filed legislation allowing Alabamians to add a special insignia to their IDs, signifying an invisible medical condition.
Congress
Tuberville backed the potential designation while describing "Radical Islam" as a "death cult" fundamentally incompatible with Western values.
Local news
Chief James Graboys reported over 100 felony charges this month while urging legislative action to close perceived loopholes in Alabama's permitless carry law.
Featured Opinion
A look at how factional politics, authoritarian temptation, and legislative spectacle threaten democracy nationally and in Alabama—and how citizens can respond.
Featured Opinion
Doug Jones joins four other candidates on the Dem ticket. But he's the only candidate who can help change the trajectory of the party.
Featured Opinion
The former U.S. senator faces significant disadvantages, but cracks in Republican dominance offer a glimmer of hope.
Opinion
Giving thanks notes that whatever success or achievement an individual or nation may have obtained was not accomplished alone.
Opinion
The president of the Alabama Public Service Commission argues that massive tech facilities must pay their own way to protect ratepayers.
News
News of Attorney General Steve Marshall’s wife, Bridgette Gentry Marshall’s, death began to be reported on Twitter early Sunday morning. Elected officials and ranking...
Featured Opinion
It’s been a rough week for the Business Council of Alabama. The top lobbyist group in the state has been decimated by big-name defections....
Elections
Thursday, the Alabama Political Reporter went to Jasper for an extended interview with Democratic candidate for Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Place...
National
On Thursday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) said that the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to help states and local governments collect sales...
News
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced Alabama will not commit funds towards extending passenger rail service to Mobile. The Southern Rail Commission released a...
Elections
Tuesday, a former employee of the Alabama Department of Public Health pleaded guilty for using her official position for personal gain and felony ethics...
National
Thursday June 21, 2018 U.S. Representatives Martha Roby, R-Montgomery, Mike Rogers, R-Saks, and Bradley Byrne, R-Montrose, voted in favor of HR2, the Agriculture and...
Featured Opinion
Is this the country we want to be? Is this the state we love. I truly wonder. We always say there is never an...
Elections
Luther Strange is off the hook. The executive director of the Alabama Ethics Commission told APR on Wednesday that the commission determined a few...