Courts State asks for medical records of transgender youth in court case Plaintiffs are challenging the motion, saying those records are confidential and could lead to criminal charges under the new law. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Corruption Dismukes trial pushed to Feb. 13 Dismukes' trial would have begun today, but an order filed Thursday reset the date. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Legislature Legislature organizational session begins next week Legislators will establish new rules for the quadrennium and establish leadership for both chambers during the session. Jacob HolmesJanuary 6, 2023
Economy Most Alabama employers to see 54 percent unemployment insurance tax cut This is the first time Alabama has dropped into Schedule A, the lowest tax rate schedule, since 1997. Jacob HolmesJanuary 6, 2023
Legislature “Coach” Plump seeks to make changes in District 55 Fred Plump has decades of experience in the National Guard, as a firefighter, as a community sports leader. Jacob HolmesJanuary 5, 2023
State Birmingham applying for grant to transform Smithfield community Overall, if awarded, the city plans to build up to 1,100 housing units across the community. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Education Troy University hires retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Boutwell as senior vice chancellor Boutwell will oversee public affairs and the university’s relationship with the military, among other responsibilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Health In case over transgender health care ban, medical groups seek to quash state subpoenas Counsel for the parties said the subpoenas go outside the scope of the lawsuit and infringe their First Amendment rights. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2023
Legislature Freshman Class: A guide to Alabama’s newest lawmakers Over the past month, APR has released a series of profiles on the new faces joining the Alabama Legislature. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2023
State Ivey appoints new Autauga County sheriff to finish unexpired term Ivey appointed chief deputy David Hill to fill the position after the sudden passing of two-term sheriff Joe Sedinger. Jacob HolmesJanuary 2, 2023