Governor Kay Ivey previews 2025 agenda, reflects on record of wins for Alabama in BCA talk

Governor Kay Ivey is set to deliver her State of the State address tonight, where she’ll outline her key legislative priorities for the 2025 session, now officially underway.  Speaking to the Business Council of Alabama (BCA) earlier today, Ivey offered a …

Justice Brad Mendheim: Protecting families and promoting confidence in Alabama’s court system 

After my work day is over, I often return home for a short walk in the neighborhood. It’s not only relaxing but a good opportunity to catch up on the news of the day (or perhaps the latest college basketball scores). On a recent walk, I came across an …

Alabama lawmaker targets squat trucks over safety concerns

HB17, better known as the Squat Truck Law, has been reintroduced in the Alabama Legislature. The proposed bill, introduced by State Rep. Ron Bolton (R-Northport), would ban trucks with a front fender that is more than four inches higher than the rear …

Garlan Gudger elected as Alabama Senate Pro Tem, expresses gratitude and shares vision

At age 49, State Sen. Garlan Gudger, a second-term senator from Cullman, was officially elected as President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate in a unanimous vote of the full chamber on Tuesday. When he stepped up to the mic to address colleagues for the …

The Kind Kids Table: Alabama native sets record straight on young conservatives’ media portrayal

When the “Cruel Kids Table” magazine cover photo from an Inauguration Day party in Washington, D.C. went viral, Mountain Brook native, Anna Claire Howland found herself at the center of a media firestorm. The cropped image, which appeared to show an all- …

Alabama Inno names the state's 2025 Startups to Watch

Greg Reed takes command of the Alabama Department of Workforce

Former State Senator and Senate President Pro Tempore Greg Reed on Monday officially took command of the Alabama Department of Workforce as the agency’s first Secretary. “Promoting Alabama’s economy and workforce has been a hallmark of my public service …

Alabama Arise unveils 2025 Legislative priorities

With the Alabama Legislature set to convene on Feb. 4, Alabama Arise is outlining its priorities for the 2025 session, advocating for policy changes aimed at fostering dignity, equity, and justice across the state. The nonprofit, which has long championed …

Opinion | Alabama GOP pushes big government agenda disguised as freedom

The Republican Party of today bears little resemblance to the GOP of Reagan’s era—a party once grounded in personal freedom, responsibility, and a commitment to limited government. That vision has been abandoned, replaced by grievance-driven outrage and …

Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report 2024

Though Alabama enjoyed low unemployment, sustained job growth, and a consistently good economy in 2024, its housing market struggled along with the rest of the nation’s last year according to the Annual Alabama Economic and Real Estate Report released on …