Legislature RSA takes first step towards new Statehouse building A request for bids to build a new Statehouse was sent out by RSA on Monday. Josh MoonMay 2, 2023
Legislature House passes General Fund budget before midpoint of session A tweak would allow $40 million targeted for correctional officer salaries to be used for prison construction. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023
Legislature HR20 recognizes Saint Patrick’s Day, contributions of Irish-Americans in Alabama Roughly 44 million Americans with Irish ancestry reside in the United States today. StaffMarch 17, 2023
State Alabama Legislature honors U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby Sen. Richard Shelby, the longest-serving U.S. senator from Alabama, retired in January. John H. GlennMarch 10, 2023
Legislature Opinion | A few thoughts on legislating Knowing why you are in Montgomery is the first step to knowing what you can accomplish there. Bill BrittFebruary 13, 2023
Courts Last-second amendment could lead to the execution of Alabama prisoner A last-second amendment meant that a ban on judges overriding the wishes of juries to impose the death penalty wouldn't be retroactive. Josh MoonNovember 17, 2022
Opinion Opinion | We need action on teacher shortage and alternative certification The SBOE must act to ensure that the intent of the Legislature is carried out so school systems have more access to certified teachers. Dick L. BrewbakerNovember 8, 2022
Elections Alabama Minority GOP endorses Evan Jackson in House District 32 race Jackson is challenging incumbent Democratic legislator Barbara Boyd, who has held the seat since 1994. StaffOctober 11, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Public school innovation is Alabama’s best investment Too many Alabama schools, teachers, students, and families are still dealing with some of the same old stubborn and recurring obstacles. Anthony DanielsSeptember 14, 2022
Opinion Opinion | The Decibel Level Story Every drunk that got put in jail for drunken behavior would invariably call my house and ask me to get him out. Steve FlowersSeptember 14, 2022