Lumpkin secures New South Alliance backing in HD 60 race The backing added to a growing coalition of political, business and civic supporters in the Alabama House District 60 contest.

The backing added to a growing coalition of political, business and civic supporters in the Alabama House District 60 contest.

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A whole bunch of people in this debate over Montgomery aren’t interested in actually solving the problems. They’re only interested in the public fight.

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Moore outraised, outspent Marshall in the first quarter of 2026 Congressman Moore received almost $750,000 in contributions in the first months of 2026, as well as sizable transfers from Congressional Republican leadership.

Congressman Moore received almost $750,000 in contributions in the first months of 2026, as well as sizable transfers from Congressional Republican leadership.

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Gov. Ivey signs tax relief bill, state grocery tax eliminated for two months Governor Kay Ivey signed HB527 into law, which will bring an income tax deduction for overtime pay of up to $1,000.

Governor Kay Ivey signed HB527 into law, which will bring an income tax deduction for overtime pay of up to $1,000.

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RFK Jr., Terri Sewell clash over Black youth remarks Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeatedly falsely denied endorsing "reparenting" Black children for drug rehab during a heated exchange with Sewell.

Sewell confronted Kennedy with video-backed remarks about Black youth and “wellness farms,” as he repeatedly denied using the term “reparented.”

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City of Birmingham announces 2026 Small Business Week events The May 3-9 initiative will pair Birmingham entrepreneurs with lenders, nonprofit leaders and corporate partners amid rising costs and tighter access to capital.

The May 3-9 initiative will pair Birmingham entrepreneurs with lenders, nonprofit leaders and corporate partners amid rising costs and tighter access to capital.

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This is a reinvestment in the hardworking people who helped fuel our economy for generations. That’s fair. That’s accountability. And that’s good policy.

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We’re finding places where the state can ease the burden on working people and doing so in a responsible, sustainable way.

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A countersuit is planned alleging the arrest violated the woman's First Amendment rights.

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Energy Institute of Alabama celebrates Lineman Appreciation Day The event honored lineworkers who restored power in dangerous conditions and recognized Alabama Power’s Jay Johnson as Lineman of the Year.

The event honored lineworkers who restored power in dangerous conditions and recognized Alabama Power’s Jay Johnson as Lineman of the Year.

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Christian Coalition of Alabama adds Perry Hooper Jr. to board Hooper faced credible allegations of sexual abuse in 2022 when he reportedly groped a hostess at a Montgomery restaurant.

Hooper faced credible allegations of sexual abuse in 2022 when he reportedly groped a hostess at a Montgomery restaurant.

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Confidence without knowledge is reshaping how we think Everyone has an opinion. That’s nothing new. What’s new is how certain everyone sounds.

Everyone has an opinion. That’s nothing new. What’s new is how certain everyone sounds.

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Advocates welcomed parole changes but said lawmakers left deeper prison problems untouched, as overcrowding, violence and transparency failures continued to draw scrutiny.

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Alabama sets June execution date for Jeffery Lee Convicted of two counts of capital murder, Lee was sentenced to death after a judge overrode a jury's sentencing recommendation

Convicted of two counts of capital murder, Lee was sentenced to death after a judge overrode a jury's sentencing recommendation

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Rep. Lomax contrasts tax cuts with Mo Brooks’ legislative record An APR review of Mo Brooks’ Alabama House record shows more than 100 votes supporting tax increases, raising questions about long-standing anti-tax claims

An APR review of Mo Brooks’ Alabama House record shows more than 100 votes supporting tax increases, raising questions about long-standing anti-tax claims

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The legislative priorities, now law, include measures aimed at improving rural healthcare, eliminating cancer screening costs and limiting items Alabamians may purchase via SNAP.

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Alabama Cannabis Coalition reflects on mixed results from legislative session Advocates said lawmakers blocked tougher hemp limits but again failed to ease marijuana penalties, leaving reform stalled as primary elections approached.

Advocates said lawmakers blocked tougher hemp limits but again failed to ease marijuana penalties, leaving reform stalled as primary elections approached.

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Innovate Alabama launches $15M fund to retain, scale early-stage companies The new $15 million fund aimed to help Alabama startups bridge early financing gaps while drawing private investment and expanding rural access.

The new $15 million fund aimed to help Alabama startups bridge early financing gaps while drawing private investment and expanding rural access.

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Opinion | What a remarkable time to be alive From moonshot feats to a daring rescue in Iran, Americans have grown oddly numb to extraordinary national achievements.

From moonshot feats to a daring rescue in Iran, Americans have grown oddly numb to extraordinary national achievements.

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As attacks shift from Islam to the Pope, the principle of religious liberty itself is being tested in American politics.

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Drive Electric Alabama hosting Earth Day celebration EV showcases Free Earth Day showcases across Alabama will let drivers compare EVs, question owners and see how the technology is reshaping the state’s economy.

Free Earth Day showcases across Alabama will let drivers compare EVs, question owners and see how the technology is reshaping the state’s economy.

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Sen. Britt's Stop the Scroll Act passes through Senate committee The bipartisan measure cleared committee Tuesday, seeking warning labels and mental health resources for minors before they use social media platforms.

The bipartisan measure cleared committee Tuesday, seeking warning labels and mental health resources for minors before they use social media platforms.

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Alabama officials urged drivers to slow down in work zones as crashes rose again, even while fatalities fell to their lowest level in a decade.

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The moves added specialty services from men’s health to spine care and osteoporosis follow-up, broadening access across central Alabama.

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Consumer Reports urges Ivey to veto Alabama Personal Data Protection Act The advocacy group said the measure left major loopholes, weak enforcement and broad exemptions that could let companies keep exploiting personal data.

The advocacy group said the measure left major loopholes, weak enforcement and broad exemptions that could let companies keep exploiting personal data.

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Governor signs act ensuring athletic eligibility for CHOOSE Act students Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill into law on Tuesday to help ensure students who receive CHOOSE Act funds may participate in school athletics programs.

The new law took effect immediately, giving CHOOSE Act recipients legal recourse if athletic associations bar students from sports.

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Opinion | The ALGOP battle to do nothing for you ALGOP has gerrymandered itself into a mess, and its a mess that isn't working for Alabama.

ALGOP has gerrymandered itself into a mess, and its a mess that isn't working for Alabama.

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Republican attorney general candidate Pamela Casey discusses her prosecutorial background, saying her experience in criminal jury trials and cases involving violent crime and child exploitation sets her apart in the race.

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Protestors call for firing of killer corrections officer Families and advocates gathered outside an Alabama prison, citing years of alleged abuse, costly settlements and a lack of accountability.

Families and advocates gathered outside an Alabama prison, citing years of alleged abuse, costly settlements and a lack of accountability.

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Gov. Ivey signs Alabama Work Zone Safety Act The new law created a pilot program using speed cameras in interstate work zones after crashes last year killed 11 people and injured 709.

The new law created a pilot program using speed cameras in interstate work zones after crashes last year killed 11 people and injured 709.

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