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
Legislature Rep. Jim Hill introduces Speedy Trial Act in attempt to fix court backlogs Hill says Alabama needs visiting judges to address court backlogs and protect Alabamians’ constitutional right to a speedy trial. Chance PhillipsFebruary 21, 2025
News VOICES: Alabama Kids Count Data Book showcases consequences of economic inequality Focused on the economy, the latest report from VOICES for Alabama’s Children argues improving children’s welfare requires addressing economic inequality. Chance PhillipsFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Bills on regulations and public notices approved by Senate committee Elliott called SB29, which would place deadlines on license approvals, “the oomph to say go ahead and process this application.” Chance PhillipsFebruary 12, 2025
Courts AG Marshall joins legal battle over “Fork in the Road Directive” Supported by 21 Republican AGs, the amicus brief defends President Trump’s “Fork Directive” and critiques the federal workers unions’ lawsuit. Chance PhillipsFebruary 11, 2025
Legislature Overtime tax exemption’s fate to be determined this session The exemption, which Ivey dramatically expanded in 2023, might now be allowed to expire due to fears about its cost. Chance PhillipsFebruary 7, 2025