Courts Co-founder of Stand Up Mobile speaks on upcoming 2nd Congressional District trial Alabama's congressional map has been in litigation since 2021, when two groups alleged that it diluted the voting power of Black Alabamians. Alex JobinFebruary 11, 2025
Legislature Alabama Transgender Rights Action Coalition criticizes ALGOP’s “What is a Woman” bill Activists argue that the bill is a targeted attack on the rights and liberties of transgender Alabamians. Alex JobinFebruary 10, 2025
Prisons Alabama Department of Corrections proposes $50 million budget increase A large portion of the ADOC's requested budget would go toward staffing needs and increases to wages, salaries, and benefits. Alex JobinFebruary 7, 2025
Legislature Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing In addition to preparing budget recommendations on behalf of the state's public colleges and universities, ACHE is also responsible for administering financial aid. Alex JobinFebruary 6, 2025
Health Jackson Hospital files for bankruptcy, state lawmakers speak out in support Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery is facing imminent closure after defaulting on $60 million in debt in September. Alex JobinFebruary 5, 2025
Legislature Conservative women’s organization celebrates Rep. Dubose’s “What is a Woman Act” The bill's reintroduction coincides with the GOP's renewed focus on sex and gender-related issues. Alex JobinFebruary 4, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt introduces legislation to codify Trump birthright citizenship ban into law Britt has introduced the Birthright Citizenship Act of 2025 to effectively codify Trump's executive order into law. Alex JobinFebruary 3, 2025
Health Tuberville backs RFK Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services Tuberville himself has been highly critical of pharmaceuticals and has engaged in conspiratorial rhetoric. Alex JobinJanuary 31, 2025
News Huntsville Log Cabin Republicans stand behind Trump and anti-DEI policy Just a matter of days into the new Trump administration, LGBTQ+ issues have already been brought to the forefront. Alex JobinJanuary 30, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt continues to pursue anti-immigration agenda, introduces POLICE Act Just days into the new Trump administration, Britt has already been one of the staunchest supporters of the president's anti-immigration agenda. Alex JobinJanuary 29, 2025