Opinion
The power of incumbency is a mighty sword. Just how deep it cuts into this year’s election is yet to be seen.
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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
Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class
Ledbetter shuts down D.C. rumors: “I’ve got the job I want”
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
- 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
Tuberville praises Hegseth in Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing
Figures to serve on key House committees, Rep. Sewell makes history
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
- 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
Featured stories
Courts
Corfman's attorneys characterized the decision as a loss for Moore, who said Wednesday that the decision was a "great victory."
Legislature
The bill would prevent an additional $87.7 million in taxes for those who received expanded tax credits in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legislature
Smitherman expressed concern over the National Anthem's third stanza, which references slaves. A bill would require the anthem played at public schools.
State
The 13 new investment projects will improve water and sewer systems, update transportation infrastructure and support entrepreneurship.
Legislature
The package includes tax cuts, tax exemptions, paperwork reductions, and other adjustments that benefit both small business employers and employees.
Governor
Eighteen nonprofit agencies will be allocated funds from the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund to assist victims of domestic violence.
Elections
Here's a full list of every race and candidate in the 2022 Alabama statewide elections.
Education
Opponents criticized the amount of money the bill will draw from the ETF as well as investing public dollars into private schools not subject...
Courts
Corfman's attorney began closing arguments with the question “Who do you believe?” It seems Wednesday’s verdict says "we don’t know.”