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- Elections
GUMBO endorses Jerry Carl’s campaign to represent 1st Congressional District
Opinion | The real fraud is convincing Alabama voters to stay home
Rhett Marques endorsed by Electric Cooperatives of Alabama PAC
Alabama leads GOP attorneys general in backing proposed USPS ballot rule
Opinion | A “blue wave” of justice is building off our political shore
- Governor
Governor issues flag-lowering directive for Firefighter Sydney Kathryne Watson
Gov. Ivey marks America’s 250th birthday with Fourth of July message
Gov. Ivey awards more than $6.3M for weatherization assistance
Alabama joins Great American State Fair for America’s 250th
Ivey names new members to STEM Council leadership
- 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
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Ivey signs “Made in the USA” Day proclamation celebrating Alabama manufacturers
National Federation of Independent Business releases June Jobs Report
Alabama launches Workforce Pell for short-term job training
Report: Funding public transit could close Alabama’s workforce shortage
- National
Rep. Dale Strong announces appointment of 21 North Alabama students to U.S. service academies
Sen. Britt attends leadership nomination hearing
Alabama, Auburn oppose Protect College Sports Act
Rep. Dale Strong promotes bill to mandate Pledge of Allegiance in public schools during Newsmax appearance
Rep. Sewell announces July 2026 mobile office hours
- Education
Alabama Community College Systems discusses new adult education workforce model
Chad Holden takes helm of Alabama school boards association
Huntingdon College names six new trustees to board
Alabama Commission on Higher Education advances scholarship, grant rule changes
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
- Health
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
Jackson Hospital delays closure announcement as questions mount over future
Jeff Samz elected chair of Alabama Hospital Association board
Flowers Hospital’s Jeff Brannon receives Gold Medal of Excellence award
- Opinion
Proposed ADOC contract will breathe new life into an old controversy
Opinion | Algebra as a metaphor for life: what if it was never about math?
Opinion | The real fraud is convincing Alabama voters to stay home
Opinion | The shooting death of a child in Montgomery should be a reality check for everyone
Opinion | Experience has taught me to be skeptical of big promises
Featured Opinion
A proposed contract between ADOC and a law firm will bring fresh arguments to an old controversy at Thursday's Contract Review Committee meeting.
Education
Officials said the plan aims to move adults off the sidelines by tying credentials, training and support services directly to jobs.
This Matters with Bill Britt
Civil rights weaken when courts preserve the promise of equality while making the remedies harder and harder to enforce.
Elections
Alabama’s real election crisis is not illegal voting, but millions of lawful citizens who believe their ballots no longer matter.
Congress
Nominees earned spots at military, naval, Air Force and merchant marine academies after meeting academic and leadership standards.
Education
The appointees bring experience in business, banking, politics and civic leadership, and include three alumni returning to serve the Montgomery college.
Education
The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved rule changes expanding scholarship eligibility, workforce training and financial aid, implementing education laws passed in 2026.
Education
Former UAB vice president leads $2.8 million NSF grant to develop research administration curriculum
The initiative aimed to fill a workforce gap with courses, certificates and internships across 22 institutions, including six in Alabama.
News
Visitors will find live quilting demonstrations, porch storytelling, local food and handmade works rooted in the Black Belt community’s renowned tradition.
Elections
The Enterprise lawmaker touted energy affordability and rural infrastructure as he campaigns for the August 11 special election.
Opinion
The death of a 6-year-old, who was asleep in her bed, should tell us that gun violence issues are more complicated than we pretend.
Economy
A proposed railroad merger could reshape Alabama’s economy, but unanswered questions about competition and service demanded closer scrutiny.
Elections
When it crashes ashore this fall, its eddies may even establish a beachhead of renewed justice here in our beloved, but still one-party Alabama.
Featured Opinion
Federalist 10 warned against faction. Alabama’s GOP primaries now test whether leadership can govern beyond fear and grievance.
News
By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—The Finance and Taxation General Fund Committee passed the General Fund Budget on Wednesday. Most agencies were level-funded,...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, February 23, the Alabama House of Representative voted to pass the Wireless Infrastructure Renovation for Education...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama Presidential Primary is Tuesday, March 1, and several presidential campaigns are planning events in Alabama. The...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Conservative Christians of Alabama released their 2016 voters’ guide. The group announced that they were recommending that...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— Speaker Mike Hubbard’s FCPA filings show he has loaned a quarter of a million dollars to his...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter For years, the Alabama legislature has been divided between those who want to shut down the State’s pay...
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—US Senate candidate Jonathon McConnell’s mom and dad seem to be spending a lot of time defending and...
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers As our primary selection day approaches, it appears that we are seeing significant campaign attention from the presidential...
News
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, February 23, President Barack H. Obama announced plans to remove the remaining prisoners being held at Guantanamo...