Legislature Alabama lawmakers file bill to stiffen consequences for false reporting The bill would make faking an abduction a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Jacob HolmesFebruary 5, 2024
Legislature Alabama Democrats unveil 2024 legislative agenda Alabama Democrats released their legislative agenda last week ahead of the 2024 Legislative Session. Jacob HolmesFebruary 5, 2024
Party politics ALGOP agenda prioritizes school choice, fighting “woke agenda” The party's priorities include "challenging the woke socialist agenda." Jacob HolmesFebruary 2, 2024
Economy Ivey: Port of Mobile had nearly $100 billion impact on Alabama economy In addition to a statewide economic impact of $98.3 billion, the Port supports 351,359 jobs in Alabama. Jacob HolmesFebruary 2, 2024
News Anti-ESG bill filed in House The bill, filed by Rep. Chris Brown, R-Hollinger’s Island, is quite different from the bill that passed in the House without debate last session. Jacob HolmesFebruary 1, 2024
Local news Reed highlights Montgomery’s achievements in State of the City address Reed highlighted the renovations and reopening of McIntyre Community Center, and said work is underway to update the Crump Center and Sheridan Heights Center. Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2024
Education State Rep. Dubose criticizes APLS code change timeline The proposed changes have come under fire from advocates of Constitutional librarianship, who argue the language supports censorship efforts. Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2024
State Alabama librarians counter Ivey’s proposed code changes Public librarians through the Alabama Library Association have released their own counterproposal to the changes. Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2024
Elections GOP candidates for State Education Board seat discuss priorities At a forum hosted by far-right nonprofit LOCAL Alabama, candidates for District 3 on the ALBOE spoke about challenges facing schools and "the woke... Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2024
State Big board meeting looms for Alabama Public Library Service The board is set to consider its blacklist, a new Senate bill regarding library boards and celebrate ousted member Virginia Doyle. Jacob HolmesJanuary 29, 2024