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Alabama can’t afford unserious politics

When politics becomes performance, serious problems go unaddressed. And in Alabama, the consequences are already shaping everyday lives across the state.

April 6, 2026

Gov. Ivey signs HB475, freezing electric rates and reshaping PSC

Supporters argued the legislation provided immediate relief to consumers while allowing a wider range of perspectives in utility regulation decisions.

April 3, 2026

This week on The V: Tuberville’s ballot risk, Trump’s endorsement, power politics

Panel examines Tuberville’s residency threat, Trump’s Senate endorsement, rising living costs, environmental rollbacks, and the growing concentration of executive power.

January 26, 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

Alabama Republican candidate calls on GOP to address economic issues

After major Democratic wins, a GOP candidate criticized Republicans for ignoring the economy, claiming voters ignored them in return.

November 6, 2025

Alabama climbs to 19th in CNBC business rankings, workforce sees big gains

Workforce development and cost of living improvements lift state, but challenges in infrastructure, healthcare, and capital access remain.

July 14, 2025

Sen. Britt during RNC speech: “Donald Trump is the change we need”

Britt focused on economic issues and President Biden’s “weakness” during her five minute primetime speech at the Republican National Convention.

July 16, 2024

State retirees could see cost-of-living adjustment

Employees who retired before October 2023 could see a 3 percent cost-of-living-adjustment.

April 18, 2024