Congress
With polling showing Dobson three points behind, Republicans claim she’s in “prime position to keep Alabama’s 2nd District red.”
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Secretary of State orders purging of potential noncitizens from Alabama voter rolls
BCA unveils “Campaign 2026” to boost pro-business candidates
Figures: Change to Harris helped, still work to do in 2nd Congressional race
Rep. Juandalynn Givan calls out attacks on VP Kamala Harris, criticizes double standard
Secretary of State Wes Allen claims VOTE411 is a data-mining “sham”
- Governor
Gov. Ivey announces $30 million in GoMESA funded projects
Gov. Ivey announces appointment of business leaders to the Alabama Growth Alliance
Gov. Kay Ivey shares back-to-school message for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey delivers $3.9 million for road and bridge projects
Gov. Ivey champions Alabama Manufacturers on “Made in the USA” Day
- Legislature
New bill seeks to give local police authority to arrest undocumented immigrants
State Sen. Elliott refiles bills to remove Archives, library board members at will
Former lawmaker sentenced to 13 months in federal prison
Former lawmaker sentenced to federal prison, another’s sentencing is Tuesday
Rep. Treadaway: Birmingham, Montgomery police have staffing issues
- Economy
NFIB Jobs Report: Main Street compensation plans fall as labor costs grow
Nurses, retail salespersons and retail supervisors are the top jobs in June
Home prices and number of sales continue to rise: Alabama Realtors
National labor market remained stable in June with 206,000 new jobs
Southern Research awards, biotech funds, new jobs and business growth in Alabama
- National
ADP, DNC still fighting over state delegates
Tuberville criticizes Biden for VA budget shortfall, Republicans also share blame
Sens. Britt, Kaine push for bipartisan solutions to child care crisis
Unearthed Trump audio undermines AL GOP’s attacks on Walz
Sen. Britt advances $73.4 million for NIH IMPROVE Initiative
- Education
Dobson faces scrutiny over “segregation academy” ties amid education push
Alabama A&M welcomes record number of new students
Preliminary number of third graders set to repeat grade released
UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network
University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law
- Health
Alabama launches new physician training program to address doctor shortage
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
- Opinion
Prisons
At the joint budget hearing, Commissioner John Hamm discussed hiring challenges for security personnel and prison construction updates.
Elections
Allen said he has sent a list of registered voters with noncitizen identification to the the attorney general's office for potential criminal prosecution.
Featured Opinion
Alabama's medical cannabis rollout is bogged down in court because the AMCC has refused to follow basic and well-known state law.
Education
Republicans like Dobson continue to advocate for the allocation of more taxpayer money to private schools.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey announced approximately $30 million for 25 projects in Coastal Alabama.
Congress
To address child care affordability challenges, Britt and Kaine are introducing a two-pronged legislative approach.
Infrastructure
The Alabama congressional delegation secured $519 million in funding to complete the 10-mile segment.
Local news
Politicians used the situation to opine about illegal immigration despite no indications of a connection.
Featured Opinion
By all measures of the AMCC's mission and responsibilities, the Commission and its Executive Director have fallen short of their mandates.
Featured Opinion
A Russellville superintendent was fired, apparently because he made the schools and the town too welcoming to Hispanic families.
Featured Opinion
Currently, there is a growing tension between the realities of a changing society and outdated norms of the past.
Congress
MSIC is also important for Huntsville and State of Alabama. It employs hundreds of Huntsville-based defense contractors.
Elections
It's crucial that state officials prioritize the protection of people's voting rights.
Infrastructure
It's one of the largest federal grants in the state's history.
Featured Opinion
Conservatives keep referring to Vice President Harris as a "DEI hire." We all know what that really means.
Legislature
Former state Rep. Fred Plump received a one-year federal prison sentence. John Rogers will be sentenced on Tuesday.
Congress
After a cryptocurrency PAC spent millions to help him, Democratic nominee Shomari Figures asks the DNC to adopt pro-crypto policies.
Congress
Britt’s office highlighted that an organization led and founded by a remarkably homophobic pastor supported the recently introduced legislation.
State
Over 550 pounds of locally grown products were prepared by Chef Dave Garfrerick of Garfrerick’s Café in Oxford.
Congress
The funding would modernize and upgrade critical transportation infrastructure in communities across Alabama.
