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Rep. Aderholt convenes second annual AUKUS defense industry forum in Huntsville

Defense leaders from Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. gathered in Huntsville to discuss advanced capabilities and strategic competition in the Indo-Pacific.

February 2, 2026

Alabama BeefPAC endorses Wes Allen and Katherine Robertson

The political arm of the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association threw its weight behind the secretary of state and a current GOP candidate for attorney general.

January 30, 2026

Alabama Port Authority views construction progress at intermodal facility

Port Authority leaders highlighted major construction progress on the $100 million inland port facility less than one year after groundbreaking.

January 30, 2026

Senate confirms Hal Nash as chairman of Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles

The Alabama State Senate unanimously confirmed Hal Nash to the Board of Pardons and Paroles, six months after Gov. Ivey appointed him chairman.

January 30, 2026

Rep. Sewell accepting applications for summer 2026 internships

College students and recent graduates can apply for a chance to spend summer 2026 working closely with staff on critical legislative tasks.

January 30, 2026

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Alabama Cannabis Coalition opposes HB72, warns of expanded criminalization

Coalition says marijuana bill moves Alabama backward as most states liberalize laws and federal policy shifts toward reform.

January 30, 2026

John Wahl raises $1M in record Alabama lieutenant governor campaign launch

John Wahl secured the largest day-one fundraising total ever reported in an Alabama lieutenant governor race, reflecting widespread support for his conservative vision.

January 29, 2026

Alabama Port Authority CEO announces executive leadership team

CEO Doug Otto unveiled a new executive leadership team Wednesday, establishing key roles to strengthen operations and drive statewide economic development.

January 29, 2026

Twenty Alabama sheriffs endorse Wes Allen’s lieutenant governor campaign

Secretary of State Wes Allen secured key backing for his lieutenant governor bid after 20 Republican sheriffs from across Alabama announced their endorsement.

January 29, 2026

Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Tran Family

Since moving schools via the CHOOSE Act, McKenzie and Kylee are thriving in an environment that helped them reach their full potential.

January 29, 2026