Alabama Politics

Trump Administration hires 2 Alabama climate change skeptics for energy department Al.com19:34Alabama Schools Alabama Energy and Utilities

Trump admin adds climate change skeptics from UAH to the Department of Energy WAFF18:44Alabama Schools Alabama Energy and Utilities

Retiring North Alabama lawmaker doesn’t intend to be a ‘lame duck’ Al.com12:15Alabama Senate Alabama US Senate

Longtime Madison County lawmaker stepping down after four decades in the Alabama Legislature Al.com23:47Alabama Senate Alabama US Senate

Capitol, Autauga County flags at half staff in honor of Mac Gipson WSFA TV 12, Alabama20:56Mac Gipson Alabama

Longtime leader of Alabama state liquor agency has died Al.com22:31Mac Gipson Alabama

Jackson Co. Chief Corrections Deputy appointed to Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles WSFA TV 12, Alabama23:01Paroles Alabama

Black Belt health disparities could worsen with Medicaid cuts in Trump’s big bill: report Alabama Daily News13:54Alabama

Alabama Democrat co-sponsors bipartisan nil bill Al.com17:20Alabama

Alabama Democrat condemns Trump over War Powers Resolution, not briefing Congress on Iran Al.com16:10Alabama

“Be Pro, Be Proud” stops in Houston County as part of State Department of Education’s workforce initiative WTVY00:40Alabama Schools State Dept. Alabama

Mobile mayoral hopefuls say city must step up on education — but how? Al.com17:51Alabama Schools State Dept. Alabama

‘Smokable’ hemp products now illegal in Alabama after judge denies last ditch effort to stop it WSFA TV 12, Alabama12:09Alabama Business Alabama Cannabis

Judge declines to block Alabama’s new ban on smokable hemp Al.com13:47Alabama Business Alabama Cannabis

Trump’s megabill splits Alabama’s delegation on party lines Alabama Daily News14:28Alabama Republicans

Tax cut takeaways for Alabamians in Trump’s megabill Alabama Daily News14:12Alabama Republicans

Alabama ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center? ICE official says no plans exist Al.com18:53Alabama ICE World Migration

Iranian man detained by ICE in Alabama was a Trump supporter, pregnant wife says Al.com14:01Alabama ICE World Migration

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Governor Ivey Marks the Calendar for Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, Encourages Alabama Families to Stock Up on… Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)16:04

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Sweet Grown Alabama Day Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)15:03

In the last 7 days

Alabama congressman teases ‘big announcement’: Is he running for US Senate? Al.com20:58 12-Jul-25

Congressman Barry Moore says he will make a “Big” announcement FOX10 News16:09 12-Jul-25

Alabama Bill to Establish the Initiative Process Ballot Access News (Weblog)21:00 11-Jul-25

Alabama Democrat co-sponsors bipartisan nil bill Al.com17:20 11-Jul-25

Governor Ivey Announces 58 New First Class Pre-K Classrooms for the 2025-2026 School Year Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)16:00 11-Jul-25

“Be Pro, Be Proud” stops in Houston County as part of State Department of Education’s workforce initiative WTVY00:40 11-Jul-25

Governor Ivey Deploys Search and Rescue Team to Texas Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)20:59 10-Jul-25

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ could devastate Alabama’s rural hospitals, advocates fear Al.com20:29 10-Jul-25

Governor Ivey Announces Medicaid Commissioner Stephanie Azar to Chair State Employees’ Insurance Board, Appoints Bo… Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)20:08 10-Jul-25

How will Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ affect Medicaid, snap in Alabama? What you need to know Al.com16:25 10-Jul-25

Sen. Britt to Newsmax: Democrat Rhetoric Is Becoming 'Disgusting' NewsMax23:13 9-Jul-25

Capitol, Autauga County flags at half staff in honor of Mac Gipson WSFA TV 12, Alabama20:56 9-Jul-25

Trump Administration hires 2 Alabama climate change skeptics for energy department Al.com19:34 9-Jul-25

Alabama ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center? ICE official says no plans exist Al.com18:53 9-Jul-25

Trump admin adds climate change skeptics from UAH to the Department of Energy WAFF18:44 9-Jul-25

Mobile mayoral hopefuls say city must step up on education — but how? Al.com17:51 9-Jul-25

PSC doesn’t have to hear from public on Alabama Power fuel costs, judge rules Al.com13:47 9-Jul-25

Retiring North Alabama lawmaker doesn’t intend to be a ‘lame duck’ Al.com12:15 9-Jul-25

Longtime leader of Alabama state liquor agency has died Al.com22:31 8-Jul-25

Governor Ivey Calls Special Election for Alabama House District 13 Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)20:05 8-Jul-25

When will Alabama have medical marijuana? Legal ‘cannabis cartel’ stands in the way, advocates… Al.com19:07 8-Jul-25

Running for Lt. Governor, Wes Allen leans hard on Secretary of State record Al.com15:23 8-Jul-25

Black Belt health disparities could worsen with Medicaid cuts in Trump’s big bill: report Alabama Daily News13:54 8-Jul-25

Black Alabamians Sue State Department of Transportation Over Repeated Flooding InsideClimate News10:09 8-Jul-25

Trump’s bill includes billions in funding for NASA projects originally on the chopping block WAFF04:44 8-Jul-25

Alabama lawmaker resigning to move to Florida Al.com04:02 8-Jul-25

Longtime Madison County lawmaker stepping down after four decades in the Alabama Legislature Al.com23:47 7-Jul-25

Jackson Co. Chief Corrections Deputy appointed to Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles WSFA TV 12, Alabama23:01 7-Jul-25

‘Mommie Dearest?’ Katie Britt is one giddy Medicaid-cutting mama Al.com21:14 7-Jul-25

Congressman Aderholt to Host Two Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremonies in August Congressman Robert Aderholt (Press Releases)20:26 7-Jul-25

Governor Ivey Selects Law Enforcement Candidate Hal Nash to Serve as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)20:08 7-Jul-25

In the last month

Secrecy is not security: From Homewood, Alabama, to Homeland Security, government hides what it … Al.com13:20 6-Jul-25

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has passed. What’s next for snap benefits in Alabama? WAFF15:17 4-Jul-25

Alabama lawmakers react to passage of Trump Administration spending bill WSFA TV 12, Alabama03:59 4-Jul-25

Governor Kay Ivey’s Independence Day Message Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)02:20 4-Jul-25

North Alabama attorney announces run for Public Service Commission Al.com20:56 3-Jul-25

Governor Ivey Releases Video Message Honoring Independence Day, Praises America’s Fighting Spirit Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)20:45 3-Jul-25

Tuscaloosa Mayor Hints Alabama’s Spring Games Are On The Verge Of Extinction While Mounting Crusade Against ‘A-Day’ BroBible18:25 3-Jul-25

University of Alabama professors face backlash, fear of losing funding under anti-Dei law,… Al.com17:11 3-Jul-25

Trump’s megabill splits Alabama’s delegation on party lines Alabama Daily News14:28 3-Jul-25

Millions in campaign contributions are fueling this heated Alabama race Al.com12:57 3-Jul-25

Lawsuit Against Google for Accurately Reporting Negative Stories About Plaintiff Dismissed Reason17:17 2-Jul-25

Trump praises ‘big Alabama’ for following Florida’s example on detaining immigrants Al.com16:15 2-Jul-25

Governor Ivey Honors Alabama Manufacturers on ‘Made in the USA’ Day Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)16:05 2-Jul-25

Alabama bill targets a brutal, popular sport: ‘It’s just a head injury waiting to happen’ Al.com14:53 2-Jul-25

Tax cut takeaways for Alabamians in Trump’s megabill Alabama Daily News14:12 2-Jul-25

A selfless act of love between an Alabama lawmaker and his wife WSFA TV 12, Alabama13:54 2-Jul-25

Alabama violated constitutional rights of man sentenced to death, court rules Fox News06:25 2-Jul-25

Alabama’s new laws: Hemp ban, state parental leave begin, overtime tax break ends Al.com18:02 1-Jul-25

Britt, Tuberville stand firmly behind Trump’s big budget bill Alabama Daily News14:26 1-Jul-25

Judge declines to block Alabama’s new ban on smokable hemp Al.com13:47 1-Jul-25

‘Smokable’ hemp products now illegal in Alabama after judge denies last ditch effort to stop it WSFA TV 12, Alabama12:09 1-Jul-25

‘Not really our issue:’ Gulf Shores mayor speaks on illegal immigration raid FOX10 News22:45 30-Jun-25

What’s going on inside Tommy Tuberville’s rat-infested head? Al.com22:42 30-Jun-25

Sen. Britt: Cuts in Medicaid, snap 'Absolutely' Won't Hurt Truly Needy NewsMax22:57 29-Jun-25

Alabama hemp companies ask court to block new law banning smokable products Al.com13:16 29-Jun-25

Alabama beach mayors face rare election challenges in 2025 Al.com13:00 29-Jun-25

Alabama library battle: Should teens have access to sex education books? Al.com13:30 28-Jun-25

Alabama lawmaker hopes his wife’s selfless, lifesaving act inspires others Al.com12:39 28-Jun-25

Alabama Supreme Court tosses activist’s $4 million lawsuit against Selma police over false… Al.com12:08 28-Jun-25

Vulgar and threatening graffiti painted on Huntsville business ahead of Republican congresswoman’s visit WAFF04:56 28-Jun-25

Riley Gaines throws support behind Alabama Senate candidate running for Tuberville’s seat Al.com20:43 27-Jun-25

Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ threatens the lives of Alabama’s poorest people, advocates warn Al.com19:22 27-Jun-25

‘DNA doesn’t lie:’ On death row in Alabama, DNA doesn’t matter Al.com14:04 27-Jun-25

Alabama gubernatorial candidate and hemp shop owner says Ivey should ‘be ashamed’ after raids Al.com12:45 27-Jun-25

A Pregnant Alabama Woman Says She And Her Trump-Supporting Husband Were “Blindsided” When ICE Detained Him BuzzFeed09:42 27-Jun-25

Advocates raise concerns over possible cuts to food programs in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ WSFA TV 12, Alabama02:01 27-Jun-25

Alabama lawmaker’s bill to deport illegal immigrants for DUI passes US House WSFA TV 12, Alabama23:25 26-Jun-25

Republican Caroleene Dobson running for one of Alabama’s top political offices Al.com21:19 26-Jun-25

‘A purpose in this world’: Older adults fear elimination of program that helps them find work The Press-Enterprise, California18:29 26-Jun-25

Tuberville says ‘inner city rats’ live off the American taxpayers: Trump should send them ‘back … Al.com17:35 26-Jun-25

University of Alabama professor testifies ‘very powerful person’ threatened to cut funds over… Al.com15:32 26-Jun-25

Britt wants to maintain U.S. soft power as Trump tries to cut foreign aid Alabama Daily News14:29 26-Jun-25

Iranian man detained by ICE in Alabama was a Trump supporter, pregnant wife says Al.com14:01 26-Jun-25

Immigration Advocates Are Worried About a Crackdown on Iranian Immigrants NOTUS10:15 26-Jun-25

Alabama touts first-in-the-nation security emblem on ballots Election Law (Weblog)06:09 26-Jun-25

Voters overwhelmingly pick Republican to fill vacant seat in Alabama Senate Al.com01:09 26-Jun-25

Alabama Democrat condemns Trump over War Powers Resolution, not briefing Congress on Iran Al.com16:10 25-Jun-25

Controversial Alabama councilman elected as teen announces run for mayor and quickly drops out Al.com12:45 25-Jun-25

Alabama would ban all hemp-derived THC products under lawmaker’s proposed bill Al.com01:33 25-Jun-25

Closing the healthcare gap in Alabama and the South: op-ed Al.com22:51 24-Jun-25

Alabama hemp store moving out of state because of new THC law: ‘We thought we’d be OK .. we… Al.com20:28 24-Jun-25

Alabama to roll out advanced election ballot security measure WBRC, Alabama16:55 24-Jun-25

Governor Ivey Announces $23.2 Million in SEEDS Grants to Boost Alabama’s Economic Growth Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)16:37 24-Jun-25

Intellectual property proposals would undermine Alabama businesses: op-ed from former… Al.com14:52 24-Jun-25

Birmingham mayor wants Kay Ivey to call a special session to fix this ‘broken’ Alabama law Al.com14:12 24-Jun-25

Alabama elected officials react to US strikes on Iran WSFA TV 12, Alabama17:55 23-Jun-25

Ivey appoints new Covington Co. circuit court judge WSFA TV 12, Alabama16:54 23-Jun-25

Michael Jackson announces run for Mayor of Selma The Selma Times-Journal, Alabama16:09 23-Jun-25

DOJ weighs in in Alabama preclearance Election Law (Weblog)01:22 23-Jun-25

Alabama hospital leaders raise alarm over Medicaid cuts in Trump’s budget bill Alabama Daily News18:12 22-Jun-25

Iran retaliating against America would be a ‘grave mistake,’ Alabama congressman says Al.com17:45 22-Jun-25

DOJ to oppose Voting Rights Act preclearance requirement against Alabama WSFA TV 12, Alabama01:22 21-Jun-25

Alabama Changes 2026 Primary Date Ballot Access News (Weblog)21:30 20-Jun-25

Former Alabama State Senator who made national headlines in 2013 arrested for ‘domestic… Al.com20:09 20-Jun-25

Alabama 2026 election: Major candidates emerge in state’s top races 11 months before primary Al.com16:05 20-Jun-25

Governor Ivey Invites Alabama Students to Join 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge on First Day of Summer Office of the Governor of Alabama (Press Release)15:58 20-Jun-25

Juneteenth 2025: 160 years later, Alabama finally celebrates the end of slavery Al.com12:42 20-Jun-25

Alabama car buyers brace for higher prices as Trump tariffs take hold FOX10 News12:41 20-Jun-25

ICE, Federal Partners, Bust Alabama Cockfighting Ring Center for Immigration Studies09:44 20-Jun-25

Alabama medical cannabis commission takes big step toward getting products to patients, lawyer… Al.com13:19 19-Jun-25

Democrat senator who served at Alabama military base named for ‘Confederate traitor’ grills… Al.com20:22 18-Jun-25

Katie Britt endorses Tommy Tuberville for Alabama governor Al.com19:21 18-Jun-25

Alabama GOP chairman John Wahl may run for one of the state’s highest offices Al.com17:49 18-Jun-25

Doroudi Gives Up; Will Self-Deport Without Trump Expellimg Him Iran Times16:50 18-Jun-25

Alabama’s new vape law adds hefty fines, rehab for teens and parents: What you need to know Al.com15:47 18-Jun-25

Former Democratic lawmaker warns party must evolve to compete in Alabama WSFA TV 12, Alabama13:51 18-Jun-25

Alabama military base carrying out Trump’s order to change its name Al.com04:45 18-Jun-25

Will the $499 Trump phone be made in Alabama or China? Al.com02:23 18-Jun-25

Rep. Sewell Recognizes Juneteenth and Major League Baseball on the House Floor Press Releases | Congresswoman Terri Sewell21:18 17-Jun-25

Birmingham and Alabama’s economic outlook rests in hands of Public Service Commission: op-ed Al.com19:34 17-Jun-25

Rep. Terri Sewell introduces bill to fight doctor shortages in rural communities Al.com18:13 17-Jun-25

Alabama official: Fairhope Library won’t regain funding without moving more books Al.com18:13 17-Jun-25

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Latest politics news in Alabama including updates on local, state and federal legislature, the new congressional map, and more.

Alabama is considered a Red State. In the federal government, represented by two U.S. Senators and seven U.S. Representatives. Both Senators are Republican: Sen. Tommy Tuberville and Sen. Katie Boyd Britt. Of the seven Representatives, six are Republican. Alabama also has a Republican governor, Kay Ivey, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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