State Yellowhammer Fund launches “Reproductive Justice Bus Tour” The bus tour kicks off on June 24, one year after the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Jacob HolmesJune 8, 2023
Health Medical Cannabis Commission to award licenses Monday The commission is limited on the number of licenses it can issue in each category and has 90 applicants to choose from. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs anti-ESG bill into law It blocks governments in the state from contracting with businesses that boycott other businesses over environmental, social and governance standards. Jacob HolmesJune 7, 2023
Education UA to commemorate 60th anniversary of desegregation In 1963, Vivian Malone and James Hood became the first two Black students to sustain enrollment at the university. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2023
State Huntsville population surges, decline slows in other Alabama cities Tuscaloosa and Auburn-Opelika have seen population boons, while newer suburbs of the big four cities also showed good growth. Jacob HolmesJune 5, 2023
Legislature Governor signs historic Education and General Fund budgets Altogether, the state's budgets represent $15 billion in appropriations. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2023
Legislature Senate passes body cam bill The law gives law enforcement agencies a clear process to disclose footage to the subject of the recordings. Jacob HolmesJune 2, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban drag in public spaces runs out of time Several other anti-LGBTQ bills also stalled during the legislative session. Jacob HolmesJune 1, 2023
Legislature House passes anti-ESG bill without debate The bill applies to every governmental entitity in the state, including counties and municipalities. Jacob HolmesJune 1, 2023
Governor Ivey sets first execution since statewide moratorium The state will now have 30 hours to carry out the execution, a six-hour boost over the previous limit. Jacob HolmesMay 31, 2023