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Alabama Senate committee advances prostate cancer screening legislation

The bipartisan measure requires insurance companies to cover all costs of prostate cancer screenings for high-risk patients across Alabama.

January 15, 2026

Dakarai Larriett talks Senate campaign, Democratic primary, ongoing lawsuit and more

Larriett detailed his campaign's growth, fundraising success and coordination with Democratic groups, while discussing his lawsuit against Michigan State Police.

January 15, 2026

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ACCA warns of serious threat to public safety funding from SSUT litigation

New data shows Alabama counties face spending nearly $1 billion this year on sheriff’s offices and jails, relying heavily on threatened state tax revenue.

January 15, 2026

Shamyia Atkins qualifies for House of Representatives District 57

Law student Shamyia Atkins qualified for House District 57, pushing a plan to embed a free 60-hour real estate course into high schools.

January 15, 2026

New national report shows opioid prescriptions continue to fall in Alabama

Opioid prescriptions in Alabama fell 46.2 percent since 2012, while the average dosage strength declined nearly 59 percent, a report showed.

January 15, 2026

Richard Henry announces candidacy for Tuscaloosa City Council District 3

Richard Henry, a longtime Tuscaloosa small business owner, announced his candidacy Wednesday for the City Council District 3 seat, stressing local experience.

January 15, 2026

City councilor Norman Crow wins HD63 special election

With nine of 10 precincts reporting, Crow received 1,112 votes on Tuesday while Democratic nominee Judith Taylor received 613 votes.

January 14, 2026

Gov. Kay Ivey delivers final State of the State address

Among Ivey's priorities are expanding public funding for private schools and activating a flood notification system.

January 14, 2026

Alabama’s GOP congressmen endorse “Reconciliation 2.0” package

The $1.6 trillion framework includes measures to cut health care costs, repeal the estate tax, and expand restrictions on federal funding for abortion providers.

January 14, 2026

Ron Sparks qualifies to run for Alabama agriculture commissioner

Former commissioner cites record on farmers, food safety, and consumer protection, pledging nonpartisan leadership in bid to reclaim office.

January 14, 2026