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As 2018 closes, State Auditor Jim Zeigler says that his office, which he calls “the watchman for the people” suffered adversities in 2018, but...
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- Elections
AG Marshall officially bows out of gubernatorial race
Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama Senate District 5
2026 Alabama governor’s race heats up with big names and open field
Wes Allen to host Alabama Electors Meeting for Trump and Vance votes
Alabama State Canvassing Board certifies results of the 2024 election
- Governor
Gov. Kay Ivey shares Christmas message with Alabamians
Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
Gov. Ivey awards funds for aid, shelter for victims of domestic violence
Governor appoints 26 to key state and local positions
Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
- Legislature
For Senate Secretary Pat Harris, being unknown is a sign of a job well done
New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care
Sen. April Weaver legislation targets porch pirates with up to 20-year prison sentence
Speaker Ledbetter awarded honorary doctorate at JSU fall commencement
League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process
- Economy
Over 1,000 H1-B visa recipients work in Alabama as Trump allies debate the program
Alabama among six states with unemployment increases in November
Birmingham Starbucks workers to spend the holidays on the picket line
Alabama job ads drop 1.6 percent in November, top employers revealed
Alabama Real Estate Report offers good news for both home buyers, sellers
- National
NOLA attack leaves 15 dead, police and lawmakers searching for answers
Reflecting on Katie Britt’s role in the 118th Congress
Republicans praise DOGE, bring up past efficiency measures
Rep. Sewell celebrates renaming Marion Post Office after Civil Rights legend
Tuberville involved in defense stock trading while on Armed Services Committee
- Education
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
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
- 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
2024 in Review: Josh Moon’s Top 5 Stories
Opinion | Two of Alabama’s legislative giants passed away in 2024
Opinion | Jimmy Carter’s “Crisis of Confidence” speech resonates today
Opinion | Reflecting on morality’s role in shaping a brighter future for the New Year
Opinion | America’s moral compass died Sunday
Lurleen Wallace stories
Governor
Friday was the 199th anniversary of Alabama’s becoming a state. The occasion was celebrated at a ceremony in the Alabama State Capitol, where Governor...
Elections
Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) won a crushing victory over Democratic nominee Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox. “We have done it,” a jubilant Ivey...
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...
News
Monday is the 50th anniversary of the death in office of Governor Lurleen Wallace (D). Alabama is almost 200 years old as a state....
News
The 50th Anniversary of Alabama governor Lurleen Wallace’s Death in Office will be next Tuesday and State Auditor Jim Zeigler is concerned that her...
Featured Opinion
By Steve Flowers Inside the Statehouse This political year of 2018 may very well be the Year of the Woman in Alabama politics. In...
Featured Opinion
INSIDE THE STATEHOUSE by Steve Flowers Hillary Clinton’s failure to break the proverbial glass ceiling in American politics came up a little short. More...
Opinion
By State Auditor Jim Zeigler Today, Monday, January 16, 2017, is the 50th anniversary of the inauguration of Lurleen Wallace as Alabama’s only female...