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In Secretary of State John Merrill’s announcement video for his 2020 Senate bid, Merrill said, “Doug Jones does not represent Alabama values.” On most...
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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
Secretary of State John Merrill stories
Elections
In his opening bid to become the next U.S. Senator from Alabama, Secretary of State John Merrill hit all the right notes to appeal...
Featured Opinion
Sen. Doug Jones has been a good U.S. senator for Alabama. The best we’ve had in a long time. Sen. Richard Shelby made it...
Elections
For the two major parties in Alabama, getting a list of registered voters is relatively easy. Just ask for it, and it’s free. But...
Elections
Secretary of State John Merrill is taking legal action against nine noncompliant campaigns who have unpaid campaign finance fines from the last election cycle....
Elections
It was a big night for Republicans across the state. Not only did the GOP hold onto every statewide office, but its candidates did...
Opinion
We need words to mean things. The phrase “fake news” has been so widely applied that it’s now essentially meaningless, other than identifying those...
Featured Opinion
As we head to the last weekend before next Tuesday’s midterm elections, Alabama voters need to be reminded how Republican candidates have conducted themselves...
Elections
Several hotly contested races will lead to a healthy turn-out for the 2018 General Election according to Secretary of State John Merrill. Merrill is...
National
Secretary of State John Merrill is facing a lawsuit over his blocking of individuals on Twitter. The American Civil Liberties Union sued Merrill Tuesday,...