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- Elections
Disillusioned by the Republican Party, Kyle Sweetser is challenging Tuberville in 2026
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
Alabama Farmers Federation backs Heath Allbright for House District 11 seat
Education advocate Dakarai Larriett launches campaign for U.S. Senate
Conservative attorney Derek Chen announces state auditor candidacy
- Governor
Gov. Ivey appoints Montgomery County district judge
Flags at half-staff for Pope Francis, former Lt. Governor McMillan
Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville
The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252
Gov. Ivey awards statewide grants to fight crime, assist victims
- Legislature
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi in charity softball game in Montgomery
Rep. Bedsole seeks to protect firefighter death benefits with legislation
Bill to expand State Superintendent’s investigative powers spurs debate
- Economy
March 2025 Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report
Birmingham Starbucks workers describe a concerted anti-union campaign
Nominations for Alabama Retailer of the Year are open
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort
- National
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Rep. Sewell to host Town Hall in Fort Deposit
Rep. Strong presents Purple Heart to Sergeant John W. McCulloch
Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans
Lawsuit challenges Madison County voting map as racially unfair
- Education
Trump to deliver commencement address at University of Alabama
Fairhope Public Library declines to move challenged books amid APLS spat
Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
A city-run school system for Montgomery?
House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity
- Health
Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination
Alabama Senate passes bill loosening regulations for religious vaccine exemptions
Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill
Rural health activist talks telehealth innovations, facing funding cuts
HHS cuts $239 million in grants for Alabama public health, research programs
- Opinion
Opinion | Why would Alabamians allow politicians to parent for them?
Opinion | Greg Shaw: A steady mainstay, conservative judge on the Alabama Supreme Court
Opinion | Alabama is powering America’s AI race, manufacturing and energy security
Opinion | Alabama Lawmakers: Why we must reform the Birmingham Water Works Board
Opinion | SB324 is not justice — It’s policy-driven punishment
State
A circuit court judge ruled Monday that the process by which the latest medical cannabis licenses were awarded was invalid. They're starting over again.
Education
After months of turmoil between the Montgomery County school board and city officials, it appears the city is exploring starting its own school system.
Legislature
HB498 would allow the State Superintendent of Education to issue subpoenas in the interest of conducting investigations in a timely manner.
Elections
Mobile native Kyle Sweetser first gained national attention when he spoke at the 2024 DNC, declaring himself to be a "Republican Voter Against Trump."
Opinion
Alabama’s politicians are arrogantly substituting themselves for Alabama’s parents.
Education
The move comes as the Alabama Public Library Service has asserted that the Fairhope library is not in compliance with state code.
Education
APLS and ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he negotiated the provision with lawmakers.
Legislature
Water is one of the most important resources we have. Water utility companies are at the heart of public health sustainability as they provide...
Opinion
It shifts the board further away from rehabilitation and closer to punishment at all costs.
Featured Opinion
Faith used as a weapon is still tyranny, just dressed in Sunday clothes.
Featured Opinion
The guys who founded this country would be disgusted by the cowardice that has allowed an egotistical nut to take over its governance.
Opinion
Since taking office, Secretary Wes Allen has repeatedly mischaracterized both my tenure and the work of the professionals in the Secretary of State’s Office.
