Health Southern Medicaid advocates lambast proposed federal cuts Robyn Hyden said cuts would “push us backwards in terms of helping to support workers and everyday Alabamians staying healthy.” Chance PhillipsMarch 26, 2025
News AG Marshall supports federal push to reopen coal plants Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote in a statement that “it’s time to unleash the power of American coal.” Chance PhillipsMarch 25, 2025
Legislature Bills on immigration and vaping receive public hearings One speaker asked the committee to “remember about HB56,” comparing HB7 to the 2011 bill eventually whittled down in court. Chance PhillipsMarch 20, 2025
Courts Louisiana redistricting case may upturn interpretation of Voting Rights Act Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.” Chance PhillipsMarch 17, 2025
Congress Is the Republican town hall freeze affecting Alabama? In a radio interview, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer said he won't hold a town hall because of supposed “paid agitators.” Chance PhillipsMarch 14, 2025
News Alabama mayors participate in roundtable about antisemitism Mayors from across Alabama gathered in Montgomery this weekend to participate in a roundtable hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement. Chance PhillipsMarch 10, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Nondiscrimination doesn’t violate the First Amendment No, requiring that student organizations agree to avoid discriminating against LGBTQ students is not a violation of the First Amendment. Chance PhillipsMarch 6, 2025
Municipal elections Incumbents rout challengers in Tuscaloosa elections Unofficial results suggest only one race will proceed to a runoff as most incumbents ran unopposed or won handily. Chance PhillipsMarch 5, 2025
Legislature Speedy Trial Act passes House and Senate committees Approved by both the House and Senate Judiciary committees, the legislation would allow the appointment of visiting judges. Chance PhillipsFebruary 27, 2025
Courts U.S. Supreme Court reverses state Supreme Court ruling on unemployment suit A 5-4 majority ruled the Alabama Supreme Court incorrectly decided state law didn’t allow petitioners to sue over unemployment benefits. Chance PhillipsFebruary 24, 2025