population

Population and political power now rests in North Alabama

All eight of the most powerful members of the legislature are from Birmingham north.

March 27, 2024

Huntsville population surges, decline slows in other Alabama cities

Tuscaloosa and Auburn-Opelika have seen population boons, while newer suburbs of the big four cities also showed good growth.

June 5, 2023

PARCA: Population increase due to domestic migration, above average birth rate

The state’s population increased to a level higher than any time in more than a decade.

February 13, 2023

Trick or treat, and screw you!

I’m not naïve. I know it’ll take bigger, broader minds to make a difference during redistricting than we have now in Montgomery.

October 31, 2021

Huntsville is Alabama’s largest city

"The Birmingham/Hoover metro area is still by far the largest metropolitan area of the state."

September 22, 2021

Biden administration won’t strip important designation from several Alabama cities

If it had been enacted, the proposed change would have negatively affected several cities in Alabama.

July 16, 2021

Alabamians strong Census response led to retention of all congressional districts

Throughout the 2020 Census, state leaders led a dogged effort to ensure participation numbers reflected a proper Alabama representation.

April 27, 2021

Alabama Farmer’s Federation turns 100 years old

The Alabama Farmers Federation was founded in 1921 to provide a voice for farm families.

January 26, 2021

Frank Vincent Brocato re-elected as mayor of Hoover

Voters across much of Alabama went to the polls Tuesday and chose who they wanted as their city leaders for the next four years. One of the closest watched races in the state was for mayor of Hoover. Incumbent Hoover Mayor Frank Vincent Brocato beat back a challenge from City Council President Gene Smith III, … Continued

August 26, 2020

Ivey urges Alabamians to complete census or risk losing federal funding, seat in Congress

Gov. Kay Ivey urged all Alabama residents to complete the 2020 census before the Sept. 30 deadline in a 30-second video released on Friday. In the video, Ivey said, “Complete your 2020 Census today. We only have until Sept. 30th. Without you, Alabama stands to lose billions in funding, a seat in Congress and economic … Continued

August 14, 2020