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Just a day after exiting the U.S. Senate race and endorsing U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), Morgan Murphy said on Tuesday he learned his name might still be on the Republican primary ballot on May 19.

The Alabama Grocers Association endorsed U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.

Jim Zeigler, candidate for Alabama Public Service Commission Place 2, responded on Monday to the federal government's recent announcement of a $4.1 billion loan to Alabama Power.

Former Trump official and Tuberville staffer Morgan Murphy announced on Monday that he is leaving the U.S. Senate race and redirecting his efforts towards flipping one of Alabama’s two House seats occupied by a Democrat.  

Legislation that would allow businesses to round cash transactions at Alabama businesses to the nearest five cents will be heard in the House Financial Services Committee on Tuesday.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Friday that an Evergreen dentist has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to intentionally burning his own dental practice and attempting to collect insurance money to cover his mounting debts.

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled on Friday to allow the Alabama-West Florida Conference (AWFC) of the United Methodist Church to continue contesting multiple property disputes with local congregations across the state. 

Members of the Alabama Senate passed legislation on Thursday banning foreign nationals and foreign corporations from donating to political candidates or political action committees.

Former Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill, Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) acting-chairman Joan Reynolds, and State Rep. Scott Stadthagen (R-Hartselle) are running to be the next ALGOP chairman.

Morgan County Republican Party chairman Julie Clausen questioned whether Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen is complying with a residency requirement to reside in Montgomery while serving as Secretary of State.

House Majority Leader Paul Lee (R-Dothan) and all 75 members of the House Republican Caucus sent a letter in support of House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) on Thursday to the Alabama Republican Party’s steering committee in advance of the annual winter meeting on Saturday.

Members of the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday passed legislation allowing Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama to create a holding company. 

Legislation mandating minimum reimbursement rates for health insurers to pay emergency ambulance services passed the Senate by a 27-2 margin on Tuesday.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed a constitutional amendment on Tuesday requiring the weekly broadcast of the Star-Spangled Banner in public schools.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed legislation on Tuesday requiring the state to apply for a waiver from the federal government to exclude candy and soda as eligible purchases under the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Alabama drivers are seeing price increases at the pump this week due to the conflict between the United States and Iran causing uncertainty in the Middle East.

The Alabama Senate Republican Caucus voted not to move forward with proposed ready-to-drink cocktail legislation on Tuesday.

Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) applauded Alabama Attorney General and Senate candidate Steve Marshall for signing the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, a written commitment to the voters of Alabama to oppose and vote against tax hikes.

R.B. Walker resigned recently as Alabama Power’s governmental affairs director to pursue other opportunities.

Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen financed a candidate challenge of former Alabama Republican Party (ALGOP) chairman John Wahl in January.

President Donald Trump nominated Mobile native Wells Griffith for two ambassador roles on Monday.

Legislation filed by State Sen. Will Barfoot (R-Pike Road) would increase the salary of Montgomery County Probate Judge JC Love III to $153,725.

The Alabama Farmers Federation has announced its endorsement of Mike Elliott for House District 13 which encompasses much of Walker County, including Jasper.

Eligible State Farm auto policyholders in Alabama will receive an average rebate of $114 following the company’s approval of a nationwide dividend payout.

The Alabama Supreme Court unanimously denied an emergency injunction request by Crimson Tide center Charles Bediako on Friday that would’ve allowed him to continue to play the remainder of the season and postseason.

Members of the Alabama Senate passed legislation on Thursday blocking law enforcement from boarding boats for safety inspections.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrests of three Monroe County residents on Thursday on charges of ballot harvesting and unlawful use of absentee ballots in the August 2025 Frisco City municipal election.