Alabama League of Municipalities holds legislative advocacy day
State policymakers and municipal officers got the opportunity to hear about legislative priorities and the issues impacting cities across Alabama.
Alabama Politics
Wife of former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby dies
We have sad news from the Alabama political world. The wife of former U.S. Senator Richard Shelby has died.
Alabama Legislature: What passed, what failed in 2025 session
Here’s a look at what passed and what failed in the 2025 session of the Alabama Legislature.
Steve Flowers: No real drama in 2025 legislative session
As this year’s session of the Alabama Legislature ends, we talked with Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers about what was accomplished.
Alabama, other states seek to follow Trump’s lead in defining male and female
Alabama is among the states considering laws saying there are two sexes and rejecting the idea that people can change genders.
Gov. Kay Ivey delivers annual State of the State Address
Gov. Kay Ivey has delivered her annual State of the State Address inside the Alabama Capitol.
Alabama Legislature 2025: Issues to watch in this year’s session
The 2025 regular session of the Alabama Legislature is underway. Here are issues to watch.
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers discusses the political landscape in Alabama in 2025
Flowers gives his predictions about the Alabama Legislature’s 2025 session and other political hot topics.
Governor Ivey removes AL Commissioner of Veterans Affairs after prolonged battle of words
Tuesday at a meeting at the Alabama state Capitol, Governor Ivey hoped the State Board of Veterans Affairs would vote Commissioner Davis out, but that didn’t happen.
ONLY ON 8: Steve Flowers’ analysis of Alabama gambling and school choice bills
Action 8 Political Analyst Steve Flowers has expert insight into the prospects of the gambling and school choice bills up for debate in the Alabama Legislature.
