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Alabama Republican Party chairman John Wahl recently teased a bill package aimed at reducing the tax burden on Alabamians, including another 1% reduction in the state’s grocery tax.

The Alabama State Senate won the fourth annual Battle of Goat Hill by a 14-4 score over the Alabama State House of Representatives on a brisk Wednesday evening at Montgomery's Riverwalk Stadium.

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 Alabama Legislature is one step closer to passing a “Glock switch” bill that would create a state prohibition on conversion devices, which are already against federal law.

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has nominated former State Auditor Agnes Baggett for the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame.

For the third year in a row, the House Ways and Mean General Fund Committee voted to advance a bill by State Rep. Debbie Wood (R-Valley) requiring probate judges in each county to conduct a post-election audit after every county and statewide general election.

The Kirk Cameron “Strong Families, Strong Communities” tour is coming to Gadsden Friday.

Miss America Abbie Stockard will serve as the Grand Marshal for this year's NTT INDYCAR SERIES event at Barber Motorsports Park. The Children’s of Alabama Grand Prix will be held from May 2 to May 4.

The Alabama House of Representatives Rules Committee approved a special order calendar for Thursday’s meeting, which includes the controversial bill restructuring the State Board of Veterans Affairs.

GOP state legislators would do well to change course before the shunned Republican women, the ordinary citizens, and the overtime workers start working on ways to primary them and vote them out.

In a 5-5 ballgame in the bottom of the ninth, UAB’s Wesley Helms blasted a shot to left center field, scoring Braxton Brooks to give the Blazers a 6-5 walk-off win over No. 22 Auburn on Wednesday night at Regions Field. 

No. 7 Alabama dropped their second game in a row losing to No. 5 Florida 99-94 on Senior Night.

Too many farmers end up paying massive amounts for coverage, forcing them to leave the land they love or take non-farm jobs just to stay afloat. Member-Based Health Plans (MBHP) offer a powerful, member-driven solution that can cut premiums.

Before John Dewey, most people thought that the purpose of education was to pass on the ideals and values of our civilization. It was also seen as responsible for shaping each student into a human being in accordance with these beliefs.

The time changes this Sunday, and a class in Mobile will study a timely topic: Time from a Biblical perspective.

During a Wednesday call with the press, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said he was "praying" over a potential gubernatorial run instead of seeking another term in the U.S. Senate.

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

Fifth-generation farmer and entrepreneur Christina Woerner McInnis announced she is running for Alabama Agriculture Commissioner.

The House Ways and Means General Fund Committee advanced legislation on Wednesday that would grant paid parental leave for state and public employees, but not without questions on the fiscal impact of the proposed bill.

As President Donald Trump continues to crack down on illegal immigration, some Democratic mayors are pushing back by declaring their city to be a sanctuary for criminal aliens. Four such mayors testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, where U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Hoover) told them they were breaking the law and hurting American citizens.

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. 

VT Mobile Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is leaving Mobile after 30 years. VT MAE specializes in heavy maintenance, modifications, and engineering services.

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).

U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) recently slammed her Democratic colleagues after a vote on legislation by U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) prohibiting men from competing in women’s sports failed to advance.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is calling on National Collegiate Athlete Association president Charlie Baker to clarify its stance on biological males' participation in female sports.

Let’s sort the myths from the realities on the controversial veteran's bill in the Alabama Legislature.