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The game of musical chairs in Alabama politics in 2026 is off-and-running after last week’s news that U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is interested in being Alabama’s next governor. 

President Donald Trump’s economic policies are going to “work out better” for the country despite a recent downturn in the stock market recently, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

The University of Alabama at Birmingham recently received a large federal grant to study “structural racism” in childhood cancer care.

As Americans prepare to “spring forward” this weekend, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) spoke on the Senate floor on Thursday about the benefits of making Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent at the federal level. 

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ordered Montgomery County Circuit Judge James Anderson to vacate a temporary restraining order on the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) on Friday.

The Alabama Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 178, the Speedy Trial Act, on Thursday.

Fight for Alabama Families, an IVF advocacy group, called for Alabama to pass a constitutional amendment offering permanent protection of IVF in the state at a rally on Thursday.

Richard Scrushy announced on Thursday he is requesting U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the U.S. Department of Justice “commence an immediate investigation into the corruption, widespread fraud, lawfare, and weaponization of the DOJ relating to the politically motivated prosecution wrongfully brought against him.” 

Members of the Alabama Senate unanimously passed legislation on Wednesday giving paid parental leave to state employees and public school teachers. 

The Senate Education Policy Committee held a public hearing on Wednesday regarding legislation requiring K-12 public schools and colleges to display the 10 Commandments.

The 2026 governor’s race could be one for the “history books,” according to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth.

United States District Judge Myron Thompson held a hearing on Wednesday in federal court over whether the state of Alabama could prosecute Alabama organizations that facilitate and fund out-of-state abortions for Alabama women. 

Recent federal Social Security Administration lease cancellations by the Department of Government Efficiency won’t impact Alabamians' ability to access Social Security services, according to U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville).

The Wilcox County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Wilcox County employee last week for allegedly stealing $437,402.28.

Members of the Senate County and Municipal Government Committee voted to overhaul the Alabama Board of Pharmacy at a Tuesday meeting.

Hollis Towns on Tuesday announced his resignation on Tuesday as vice president of content and editor-in-chief of Alabama Media Group’s al(dot)com effective March 28.

The General Service Administration’s Public Buildings Service announced on Tuesday they’ve picked six federally-owned properties in Alabama to possibly sell. 

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is leaning towards running to be Alabama’s next governor in 2026.

Mobile-based shipbuilder Austal USA settled a lawsuit last week brought by 53 employees who were denied exemptions from the company's COVID-19 vaccine mandate. 

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently canceled 13 more federal office leases in Alabama, saving taxpayers over $14 million.

Another gambling and lottery bill and constitutional amendment “may be coming back” this legislative session, according to Senate Minority Leader Bobby Singleton (D-Greensboro). 

Alabama leaders sided with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s tense meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday.

President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were “putting America first” in their meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday morning, according to U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn).

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents recently arrested Jose Flores Quiahua, a previously deported Mexican illegal alien. 

Two bills by State Sen. Clyde Chambliss (R-Prattville) requiring device manufacturers and app stores to shield explicit content from minors passed the Senate Children and Youth Health Committee on Thursday.

Two Democrats filibustered Senate proceedings for about six hours on Thursday.

Legislation putting the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner under the governor's control that passed the Senate last week by a 21-9 margin “doesn’t really give the veterans a voice,” according to one State Board of Veterans Affairs member.