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- Elections
Odd series of events could see new rep in HD52 by August
Kelvin Datcher wins HD52 runoff, will replace John Rogers
Secretary of State Wes Allen signs agreement with Louisiana to cross check voter files
Rep. Sewell to join press conference marking 11th anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder
Secretary Allen accuses Biden of using undocumented immigrants to steal election
- Governor
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects
Gov. Ivey champions Alabama Manufacturers on “Made in the USA” Day
Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband
Gov. Ivey appoints new Talladega County district judge
Gov. Ivey announces 20 appointments to various state positions
- Legislature
Bill to arrest librarians filed for 2025 session
Rep. Kelvin Lawrence arrested on alleged forgery charges
Sen. Garlan Gudger issues statement following July 4 jet ski accident
Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall
Rep. Fidler awards VP of the BBB Educational Foundation in Mobile with a grant
- Economy
National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs
Southern Research awards, biotech funds, new jobs and business growth in Alabama
Job openings in Alabama unchanged in April, separations down
Developers secure lease, advancing commercial development at Southtown site
UAW president: Mercedes breaking promises to workers by blaming the union
- National
Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut”
How do labor unions rank Alabama’s members of Congress?
Rep. Sewell to host youth resource fair in Pickens County
Survey finds rising fears of political violence ahead of Nov. 5 election
Sen. Britt urges media to highlight bipartisan efforts in Congress
- Education
Troy University dean selected to attend Fulbright international seminar
Alabama State Department of Education hit by cyber attack, data breached
Joe Hampton to serve as chair of Stillman College board
PARCA report details increase in third grade reading sufficiency
Prattville Library approves workaround for LGBT book ban
- Health
ADPH requests increase in funds for CHIP during 2026 fiscal year
FTC report: PBMs inflate drug costs, harm independent pharmacies
Reproductive rights organizations: “Human beings are dying” because of state policies
Rep. Sewell, UAB to highlight research, advances in pancreatic cancer care
Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medications on Take Back Day
- Opinion
Elections
With a GOP challenger dropping out, ALGOP has until July 31 to name a new candidate or allow Datcher to be sworn in.
Courts
More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities.
Congress
Rep. Terri Sewell is the only Alabama member of Congress to receive consistently high ratings from the nation’s unions.
Local news
The Choice Neighborhood Initiative awarded the city money to rebuild the Mill Creek area, creating more mixed-income housing.
Local news
More than 100 U.S. cities have taken a stance on this international issue.
Featured Opinion
Elections
Datcher will be HD52's first new representative in more than 40 years.
Health
CHIP enrollment has increased in recent years and ADPH aims to boost funding from the General Fund by 61 percent in 2026.
National
A striking 80 percent of voters, agreed with the statement that "the country is spiraling out of control."
Opinion
There is nowhere in America where protecting invaluable freshwater resources is more important than in Alabama.
Opinion
She has been relegated to the political graveyard, now and forever.
Opinion
I’ve never understood why Donald Trump seems to attract such a level of hatred and vitriol.
Featured Opinion
It's unlikely that the reprehensible assassination attempt significantly impacts the '24 presidential race. But the economy will.
News
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter “People from all over the world come to UAB because they trust us and because we deliver on...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Former Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Roy Moore (R) from Gallant, the Montgomery based Foundation for...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Republicans respond to President Barack H. Obama acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention as new numbers show...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter ‘The Alabama Political Reporter’ on Friday talked with Alabama Deputy Secretary of State Emily Thompson at the Alabama...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Alabama State Senator Paul Bussman (R) from Cullman announced Thursday that he was urging the voters of Alabama...
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By U.S. Representative Martha Roby Every August Congress adjourns to allow members to travel back to their home districts and meet with constituents about...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—On September 18, the people of Alabama will have to do the job their elected representative were not...
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By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM— “I am conflicted like probably a lot of people in the state about this for many...
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By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter U.S. Representative Mike Rogers was in Pell City Thursday addressing a crowd of over 75 supporters at the...
