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City Council District 1 became vacant after the death of three-term Montgomery City Councilman Richard Bollinger.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Kristin Nelson wins GOP runoff, secures nomination for House District 38 seat
FARM PAC endorses Rep. Rex Reynolds for House District 21
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
Forestry Association endorses Wes Allen for Lieutenant Governor
Rodney Walker’s Senate campaign opens five offices across state
- Governor
- Legislature
Federal judge approves new state Senate map
Prefiled bill would improve absentee ballot process for disabled voters
Wes Allen backs bill to protect voter data and lower the cost of Alabama’s voter list
Bill filed to allow abortion after rape, incest—and require vasectomies
Bill seeks to simplify felon voting rights restoration
- Economy
Work release programs depress wages at Hyundai suppliers, study suggests
Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Alabama home sales steady despite economic shifts, mortgage rates drop
Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners
NFIB: Small business optimism declines in September
- National
Congress moves to limit lawmakers’ stock trading over ethics concerns
Sen. Britt addresses Epstein files, upcoming changes to SNAP
Sen. Britt calls for Alabama native’s return as Trump admin weighs prisoner swap
Rep. Sewell secures $3.2M for four local projects in Alabama’s Black Belt
Sewell: After Dems’ fold, Alabamians face “dire” insurance premium increases
- Education
Alabama Public Television to keep PBS programming—for now
Audit finds UNA failed to verify student residency
Lawmakers explore outcome-based funding to boost college performance
Contract Review Committee advances literacy, reading intervention contracts
Alabama colleges seek significant funding in next education budget
- Health
Report ranks Alabama among worst states for maternal, infant health
Suit filed against med spa that allegedly provided unapproved drugs
Rural Hospital Investment Program approves hospital applications
AG Marshall alleges med spa provided unapproved weight loss drugs
Gov. Ivey submits rural health transformation plan to federal government
- Opinion
Education
The Alabama Educational Television Commission voted to keep PBS programming, but the issue isn't dead.
Legislature
The new map will correct racial gerrymandering that deprived Black voters in Montgomery their full voting power.
Congress
A new federal healthcare plan will need to “drive down costs and still have, obviously, the accessibility,” Britt said.
National
Sen. Katie Britt recently supported a prisoner exchange to free Alabama native David Barnes, who was arrested by Russian officials in 2022.
Elections
Nelson prevailed in the Republican runoff, moving on to face Democratic opposition in the February 2026 special election.
News
The developer of Bessemer's new data center publicly committed to the city council that the project won't interfere with Northern Beltline.
News
More than half of Fairhope's annual state funding, about $22,000, was officially distributed to other libraries in Baldwin County after a missed deadline.
Health
A new March of Dimes report card placed Alabama among U.S. states with the worst maternal health outcomes, citing high mortality and preterm birth...
Opinion
We must engage in new and innovative medical research to unlock answers that remain hidden.
Featured Opinion
Alabama created the nation’s first public TV network, yet political fear and extremist pressure now threaten APT’s future and its PBS partnership.
Featured Opinion
The Epstein files might be a distraction, but they're a distraction from the awful reality Trump has created for 90 percent of the country.
Featured Opinion
Read the unfiltered emails between Epstein and his associates. Consider the actions of Trump. Block out the rhetoric. Then make up your own mind.
Economy
Gov. Kay Ivey said the state's participation in all federal pandemic aid programs will end June 19.
Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded nearly $17 million to help provide broadband services.
State
The NFL noted the nonprofit's success in freeing Ronald McKeithen from a life sentence in March.
Featured Opinion
"A wise politician knows to get the best deal you can right now and come back for more later."
Legislature
The governor's staff is studying the marijuana bill and could send it back to the Legislature with an amendment.
Legislature
The legislation would authorize trained volunteers at schools to give emergency medication to a child having a seizure.
Party politics
House Republicans are expected to oust Liz Cheney on Wednesday and replace her with New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
Featured Opinion
"Happy Mother’s Day. If you have one, hug her today. And tomorrow, too."
Local news
An internal investigation previously cleared the officer of wrongdoing, and city leadership defended his actions even after the verdict.
