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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Barbara Bobo, the longtime publisher of the West Alabama Gazette and Mayor of Millport, passed away Monday after...
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- Elections
2026 Alabama governor’s race heats up with big names and open field
Wes Allen to host Alabama Electors Meeting for Trump and Vance votes
Alabama State Canvassing Board certifies results of the 2024 election
New bill looks to make Election Day state holiday
UA students react to election results, Trump victory
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
- Legislature
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
- Economy
Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November
Birmingham Starbucks workers to spend the holidays on the picket line
Alabama job ads drop 1.6 percent in November, top employers revealed
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
Alabama farmers face crisis: Pate urges Congress for emergency Relief
- National
North Alabama unions announce solidarity with striking Starbucks, Amazon workers
Sen. Katie Britt joins Senate Judiciary Committee
Britt, Tuberville fail to block Social Security Fairness Act
Tariffs unpopular with voters, mixed bag for Alabama Republicans
Sen. Britt votes for the American Relief Act of 2025
- Education
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
Opinion | There’s a solution for Alabama’s education budget shortfalls
Opinion | Creating affordable housing and lowering rent for all of Alabama
Opinion | Some of Alabama’s great political leaders passed away this year
Opinion | Where the Christmas message is most needed
Opinion | Living the true meaning of the season
Prisons
This year marks the first time Alabama has led the U.S. in executions.
Featured Opinion
As Alabama lawmakers pretend to worry about education funding, it's weird that they keep forgetting about the billion tax dollars they could be generating.
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The Fertility Providers Alliance discussed the future of IVF treatment ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office.
Education
Alabama will continue exploring education funding reform to address inequities, with a focus on student needs.
National
Starbucks and Amazon workers went on strike just before the Christmas holiday.
Legislature
Harris has served as secretary of the Alabama Senate for nearly 15 years.
Opinion
My year end columns highlight the lives of legendary Alabama political figures who passed away during the year.
Featured Opinion
Gov. Kay Ivey offered a heartfelt Christmas message of love and caring. There's one place in the state that needs it most.
Featured Opinion
As Charles Dickens wrote in A Christmas Carol, “I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.”
Opinion
Humanity in all its wonderful contradictions will prevail, but only when we see ourselves as the positive, valuable assets we are.
Opinion
The Stop the Scroll Act isn’t a cure. But it is an important step in the right direction.
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Yesterday, former Alabama State Senator and two-year college Chancellor Bradley Byrne officially entered the race to replace Representative Jo...
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By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Due to recent changes in the Medicaid program, many believe Governor Bentley will take this opportunity to expand...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Small businessmen are worrying about approaching Obamacare mandates. That is the message that both Congressman Mike Rogers (R)...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former State Senator and candidate for Governor Bradley Byrne (R) from Montrose announced on Tuesday that he will...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Ray Bryan announced plans to run for the office of state auditor at a campaign kickoff rally on...
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Staff Report MONTGOMERY–Bradley Byrne is expected to announce on Tuesday that he will join Dean Young, Quin Hillyer, Jessica James and Representative Randy Davis...
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Staff Report From the Office of Attorney General Luther Strange (MONTGOMERY)— Today, Attorney General Luther Strange announced his partnership with Facebook and the National...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Last week, voters in District 74 received a campaign mail piece parodying the area’s state representative with a...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter SPRINGVILLE–Alabama State Representative Jim McClendon announced on Monday that he is seeking election to the Alabama Senate in...
