Elections
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill released the names of 71 campaign finance committees that did not turn in their annual finance reports. The...
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- Elections
Sidwell joins growing Republican field for 1st Congressional District
Sen. Chris Elliott announces bid for reelection to Senate
Senator Steve Daines endorses Barry Moore for US Senate
Alabama Forestry Association endorses Livingston, Stadthagen for reelection
Alabama Retail PAC announces judicial endorsements for 2026 election cycle
- Governor
Gov. Ivey awards $4.7 million to support research and development projects
Gov. Ivey announces 29 new board, commission appointments
Gov. Ivey awards over $9 million for enforcement efforts to increase highway safety
Gov. Ivey will not call special session to redraw district maps found to violate the VRA
Gov. Ivey announces appointments across multiple state entities
- Legislature
Rep. Lomax Selected For Council Of State Governments Award
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama Arise announces new policy priorities for 2026
Lawmaker says group threatened to burn his home, land over dog deer hunting
New bill seeks to add Alabama rotisserie chicken to SNAP eligibility
- Economy
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 publication ranks Alabama as a top state for doing business
- National
Rep. Sewell hosts livestream on federal policy’s impacts on rural healthcare
Sen. Britt joins new Stewardship Caucus to protect public lands, promote conservation
Colorado files lawsuit to keep Space Command, cites Trump’s voting claims
Sen. Britt joins Senate colleagues on bill to protect minors from AI chatbots
US Senate confirms Bill Lewis to serve as Alabama federal judge
- Education
ASU lands largest ever donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
ALGOP chair, Alabama Education Association affirm support for homeschool freedom
Alabama A&M reaches record enrollment for third consecutive year
Troy University to cover tuition assistance for military students affected by shutdown
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
- Health
Lawmakers, advocates discuss push to cut prostate cancer screening barriers
Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
Jackson Hospital on brink of closure, officials tell Montgomery City Council
Alabama commission hears testimonies on drone use in health, disaster response
Pre-filed bill would eliminate prostate cancer screening costs for high-risk men
- Opinion
Opinion | Republicans have the money to feed the hungry, but they’re choosing not to
Opinion | When faith becomes a vessel for power
Opinion | The shutdown has proven that the two parties are not the same
Opinion | Time to listen for the call of fall at Alabama State Parks
Opinion | Alabama voters have to start demanding more from candidates
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Opinion
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Legislature
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Featured Opinion
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Opinion
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Opinion
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Economy
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