Bill to rename the Alabama Office of Minority Affairs sent to governor’s desk
The House passed legislation to rename the cabinet-level agency within the governor's office.
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Sen. Chris Elliott brings back Archives takeover bill
The bill, which nearly passed last year, would give politicians greater control over the Department of Archives and History.
Rick Pate launches campaign for lieutenant governor
Rick Pate, with a background in farming, business, and local government, launched his campaign for lieutenant governor, vowing to serve Alabama families.
June 3, 2025
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See recent postsSen. Tuberville is the ideal choice for Alabama governor
As we are currently not ranked 50th in every significant area measured, his election should guarantee that we achieve this downward goal.
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See recent postsThe law is clear: Eventually, Tommy Tuberville will have to prove where he lives
Alabama has a process for determining residency issues. Should he run for governor, Tuberville will go through it. And it won't be kind.
AG Marshall officially bows out of gubernatorial race
Marshall told the Associated Press his family decided running for governor “just didn’t seem to be a good next step.”
Analysis: 2026 election cycle could be a wild one
Ainsworth a lock? Tuberville running for governor? A darkhorse candidate? Campaign experts sort through the way-too-early 2026 talk.
Governor selects Brigadier Gen. David Pritchett as next leader of Alabama National Guard
The governor’s appointment of Pritchett is effective January 1, 2024.
December 1, 2023
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See recent postsThe Shorty Price story
The most colorful of all of Alabama's perennial “run for the fun of it” candidates was Ralph “Shorty” Price.
Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week 11
Many of the major pieces of legislation that dominated the last weeks of the session are pending action by the governor.