Opinion & Policy

Special to the News   On Monday Gov. Kay Ivey kicked off School Choice Week by celebrating Alabama’s education freedom wins for Alabama students. “Our students are the foundation for a better future for Alabama,” said Gov. Ivey. “Every child deserves access to a quality education that meets their unique needs and helps them reach their full…

Special to the News   Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday announced the release of the 2025 New & Expanding Industry Announcements Report, marking a record year for economic development growth in communities across the state. The Alabama Department of Commerce annual report lists 234 projects last year that combined for a total capital investment of $14.6…

  So the year 2026 has finally arrived, and for Alabama it means a busy election year ahead. So this is one of the most important weeks for the upcoming election cycle here in Alabama. This is the last week that those who seek to run for office this year in either  the Republican or…

An editorial in support of HB67 by Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen For most Alabamians, a ringing phone is more likely to be a spam call than a friend, family member, neighbor, or anyone you actually want to engage with in conversation. Any effort we can make to decrease the accessibility of our phone…

Special to the News   Alabama Republican Party Chair John Wahl issued the following statement Tuesday evening in response to Gov. Kay Ivey’s state of the state address, noting that the speech marked the final such address of her administration as she approaches the end of her second full term as governor. “Tonight’s state of…

  Special to the News   As lawmakers began the new legislative session this week, Gov. Kay Ivey called for the swift passage of the Child Predator Death Penalty Act to prioritize the safety of Alabama’s children. The governor highlighted this bill as a priority during her state of the state address Tuesday evening. “When…