politics

Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill says he believes a November lottery referendum is no longer possible, but is seeking an opinion from the attorney…

The Alabama Senate has begun debate on a revamped lottery bill that would allow electronic gambling machines in more locations. Senators expect to vote…

Lawmakers return to Montgomery on Tuesday for the two days of the 2016 legislative session. Legislators have a number of high-profile bills left to…

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley says he is not responding to the state auditor's order to testify before him.Bentley issued the statement today, a day after…

A top political aide to Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley is stepping down. Rebekah Mason’s departure follows an admission by Bentley that he made inappropriate…

The National League of Women’s Voters launched a website that is a “one-stop-shop” for voting information ahead of Alabama’s presidential primary. Vote…

The Alabama House is debating on proposed legislation that would prevent cities from setting local minimum wages.The Republican-backed bill is on the…

A judge has rescheduled a hearing on indicted House Speaker Mike Hubbard's request to dismiss ethics charges against him. Circuit Judge Jacob Walker…

District 80 of the Alabama House has a new representative.Chris Blackshear won the special election after earning more than 1,650 votes in a special…

Political firebrand Dean Young is seeking a rematch against Rep. Bradley Byrne for the south Alabama congressional seat.Young filed papers with the…