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ALGOP to open 2026 candidate qualifying on January 5

The Alabama Republican Party announced candidate qualifying will begin Jan. 5, 2026, formally launching the critical campaign season for state offices.

December 22, 2025

Rep. Phillip Ensler becomes first Democratic candidate in lieutenant governor race

“Alabamians want their public servants to focus on solutions to real problems, not culture wars and personal opinions,” Ensler said.

Chance Phillips

December 19, 2025

Alabama delegation split over Affordable Care Act subsidy extension

State lawmakers endorsed competing plans to lower insurance costs, but failed to pass an extension for expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies this year.

Wesley Walter

December 19, 2025

Vincent woman starts GoFundMe campaign to help her 86-year-old grandfather retire

Tom Mims, 86, still wakes up at 3 a.m. every morning to work at the Piggly Wiggly, needing the income after immense medical debt.

Alex Jobin

December 19, 2025

Gov. Ivey establishes Alabama Rural Health Transformation Advisory Group

Ivey submitted Alabama’s comprehensive rural health transformation plan to federal regulators, establishing an advisory group to guide its launch.

December 19, 2025

Alabama DHR launches chipped EBT cards for SNAP and TANF benefits

Alabama EBT cardholders in 11 counties began receiving new, chip-enabled cards, significantly increasing protection against the theft of benefits.

December 19, 2025

Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Rep. Ernie Yarbrough for HD 7

The Alabama Farmers Federation announced its endorsement of Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, who emphasized that farmers and he champion conservative principles.

December 19, 2025

Alabama joins FTC deceptive practices lawsuit against Uber

The coalition alleged Uber charged customers without consent, failed to deliver promised benefits, and made canceling subscriptions exceedingly difficult.

Wesley Walter

December 18, 2025

Alabama Board of Pharmacy weighs civil penalties schedule

The Board of Pharmacy debated a new civil penalty schedule, aiming to balance minor in-state violations with stronger enforcement against serious out-of-state misconduct.

Mary Claire Wooten

December 18, 2025

Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”

Gov. Kay Ivey marked the Space Force's sixth birthday, honoring the branch and reflecting her commitment to keeping Alabama central to space development.

Alex Jobin

December 18, 2025