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Gov. Ivey announces special guests for her final State of the State address

Gov. Kay Ivey announced the Alabama heroes and talented students who will be recognized during her final State of the State address Tuesday.

January 13, 2026

Alabama State receives Carnegie community engagement classification

The prestigious honor placed ASU among only 277 institutions nationwide recognized for exceptional commitment to service and social impact.

January 13, 2026

ADOW highlights recent $11M grant to Broad Metro

Federal funding was awarded to two innovative Hoover projects that aim to eliminate environmental hazards and drive economic growth in coal-impacted communities.

January 13, 2026

Alabama Equality condemns killing of Renee Nicole Good by law enforcement

Group calls shooting of LGBTQ+ woman in South Minneapolis “sanctioned violence,” demands transparency, accountability, and systemic reform after fatal January 7 encounter.

January 12, 2026

Violet Edwards announces run for Alabama State Auditor

Madison County Commissioner Violet Edwards announced her run for Alabama State Auditor, citing her record of fiscal responsibility and accountable government.

January 12, 2026

Former Trump official Morgan Murphy raises $1.05M in Alabama Senate race

Murphy, a former Tuberville staffer and Trump official, touts national donors while most contributions came from Alabama supporters this quarter.

January 12, 2026

This week on The Voice of Alabama Politics: Costs, cash, and Tuberville’s “vision”

New polling shows affordability dominates GOP priorities as PAC money surges, lottery politics heat up, and Tuberville leans on culture-war themes.

January 12, 2026

Gov. Ivey awards $2.3M in grants to assist sexual assault victims in central and west Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey awarded nine grants totaling $2.3 million for programs assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Alabama.

January 12, 2026

Board of Medical Examiners accepting applications for Medical Cannabis Certification Permits

Following license issuance, the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners began accepting applications for physicians seeking Medical Cannabis Certification Permits statewide.

January 12, 2026

Lt. Gov. Ainsworth announces Connie Rowe as new chief of staff

A veteran of the Alabama House and former senior advisor, Rowe became the first woman to lead the House Republican Caucus.

January 12, 2026