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In Tuesday’s Democrat primary, Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox easily walked away with the Democrat nomination for governor. Now, he must build on that win...
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- Elections
- Governor
Ivey orders flags to be flown at full staff for Trump inauguration
Gov. Ivey joins Trump, GOP governors at Mar-a-Lago to discuss key policies
Gov. Ivey mourns security detail member Justin Williams, 42, succumbed to cancer
Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
- Legislature
Proposed bill would protect pharmacists who recommend off-label meds
State Rep. files bill to untax eyeglasses, contacts
Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs
NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
- Economy
Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant
Small businesses struggle to fill job openings as labor market remains tight
Commerce Secretary Ellen McNair talks first year in office, 2025 plans
Sweet Grown Alabama changes membership levels to flat $100 annual fee
Manufacture Alabama highlights 2024 successes in workforce and advocacy
- National
Sen. Britt talks hopes for Laken Riley Act, Trump’s second term
Sen. Tuberville introduces bill to fight “swatting”
Alabama leaders push to bring U.S. Space Command back to Huntsville
Sens. Britt, Cruz reintroduce congressional term limits constitutional amendment
Sen. Tuberville backs Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
- Education
AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications
Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities
Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
- Health
PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
Analysis | Alabama’s Medicaid expansion: Dispelling API’s myths and fears
- Opinion
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Opinion
In the 2015 Alabama Legislative Session, the Legislature passed legislation that required all county candidates and political action committees running for public office to...
Elections
Secretary of State John Merrill is expecting a good turnout for Tuesday’s Republican and Democrat primary. “We anticipate between 25 and 30 present of...
Elections
One of the most closely watched state Senate races is the Republican primary to fill the seat being vacated by independent-thinking Republican maverick Sen....
Featured Opinion
As we get down to the lick log in the 2018 June Primary, there are few if any surprises in any of the major...
Elections
Alabama’s first openly gay lawmaker — Rep. Patricia Todd, a Democrat — suggested that Republican Gov. Kay Ivey is gay in a tweet posted...
Featured Opinion
“Free2be does not share the values of most Alabamians.” — Scott Dawson, Republican candidate for governor of Alabama. Scott Dawson might be right. But...
Featured Opinion
A few years ago (more than a decade), a friend was running for circuit judge in Jefferson County. He is a Democrat. His opponent...
Elections
In what may be the most consequential political race of 2018, interim Attorney General Steve Marshall was bested in fundraising in April. According to...
Elections
In a campaign that has yet to see any massive television ad buys, Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Will Ainsworth is making the first...