Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey was sworn in Monday for her second full term as governor.
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Outgoing GOP Sen. Richard Shelby says bipartisanship ‘good for the country’
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, who is retiring after being a shrewd force in state and national politics for more than four decades, on Wednesday stressed the importance of bipartisanship as he prepares to leave office.
‘We got our miracle’: Freed Americans back home in Alabama
Two U.S. military veterans who disappeared three months ago while fighting with Ukrainian forces against Russia arrived home to Alabama on Saturday, greeted by hugs, cheers and tears of joy at the state’s main airport.
Jury rules Democratic PAC defamed Roy Moore, awards him $8.2 million
A federal jury awarded Republican Roy Moore $8.2 million in damages Friday after finding a Democratic-aligned super PAC defamed him in a TV ad recounting sexual misconduct accusations during his failed 2017 U.S. Senate bid in Alabama.
Trump endorses Katie Britt in Alabama Senate race
Donald Trump endorsed Katie Britt on Friday in an Alabama U.S. Senate race, doubling down on the former president’s decision to spurn his previous choice in the Republican primary.
Mo Brooks seeks Trump’s re-endorsement after being dumped in feud
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks is asking former President Donald Trump to back him once again in Alabama’s Senate race, a request that comes two months after a feud caused Trump to revoke his endorsement of the congressman.
GOP primary race for Alabama Senate seat turns bitter
Alabama’s Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby has become a bitter high-dollar contest with the three strongest contenders jockeying for the nomination.
Justice Department files challenge to Alabama transgender law
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday challenged an Alabama law making it a felony for doctors to treat transgender people under age 19 with puberty-blockers and hormones to help affirm their new gender identity.
Gender-affirming medication banned for youth in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama lawmakers on Thursday approved sweeping legislation to outlaw gender-affirming medications for trans kids and advanced separate legislation to prohibit classroom instruction on sexual and gender identity in early g…
Kay Ivey, Alabama governor, directs agencies to ignore federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday directed state agencies to ignore the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate, where possible, and instead cooperate with the state’s efforts to file a lawsuit challenging the vaccination requirements. …