Legislature State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge The indictment of Rogers follows the indictment for former State Rep. Fred Plump for involvement in the same kickback scheme. Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2023
Legislature Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House The contract will allow RSA to design and construct the new building, which would then be sold or leased to the Alabama Legislature. Jacob HolmesSeptember 27, 2023
Courts Special master proposes new Congressional maps to empower Black voters The first of the three maps hues closely to the plaintiffs' remedial plan and would give Black Alabamians a majority in a second district. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2023
Infrastructure Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear Baldwin bridge dispute The court rejected Baldwin Bridge Company's request to rehear the case, meaning the state can resume work on a new toll-free bridge. Jacob HolmesSeptember 25, 2023
Courts Supreme Court experts highlight Alabama’s dark money influence campaign Experts pointed to APR's reporting as evidence of the eroding accountability of the court. Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2023
State Dothan conservative forum panelists talk libraries, child access to pornography At one point, a panelist surmised that the increase in gender dysphoria in youth all ties back to "evil shots." Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2023
Elections House District 55 candidate Marable says “I won’t be controlled” The primary election is set for Tuesday, Sept. 26. There are seven total candidates vying for the Democratic nomination. Jacob HolmesSeptember 22, 2023
State State librarian: Dissociating from ALA could lead to “negative repercussions” Clean Up Alabama's own meeting minutes illustrate that severing ties with the ALA is the group's main objective. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2023
Local news Ozark-Dale library board makes minor policy changes The children's section will now extend to age 13, and stickers on young adult books will denote suggested age ranges. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2023
Infrastructure Ivey on West Alabama Highway: “I’m the governor of all the people” "That area is so important to our state and does not have four-lane access to the interstate," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2023