Featured Opinion Opinion | Bill over medical cannabis licensing process, limiting AMCC is the right step The bill would refresh the medical weed licensing process and bring in a third party to review applicants. It's a solid step. Josh MoonFebruary 27, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell pushes back on DOGE actions, warns that voters are very unhappy Sewell questioned Musk's authority to make broad cuts, particularly to personnel, and said her phones are ringing off the hook with angry voters. Josh MoonFebruary 26, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | A compromise between the ADVA board, governor would best serve Alabama’s vets A compromise might be the best way to ensure Alabama's veterans get the help and support they need and deserve. Josh MoonFebruary 25, 2025
Local news Decatur Police chief to step down After several months of protests and a recent vote against him by the city council, Decatur Police Chief Todd Pinion has decided to step... Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | The government waste has been found Musk and his DOGE team have uncovered very little actual fraud. The wastes of space are occupying offices in the Capitol. Josh MoonFebruary 24, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | The moral argument for gambling legislation For years, the moral argument against gambling legislation has been effective. But today, the shoe's on the other foot. Josh MoonFebruary 21, 2025
Legislature Senate committee hears complex arguments for bills regulating PBMs Two bills seek to limit costs and protect independent pharmacies by capping prescription prices and guaranteeing reimbursement rates. Josh MoonFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Scaled back ADVA bill passes senate The bill makes changes to the commissioner's position but stops short of altering the ADVA board. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Senate approves new prison funding The increased borrowing ability brings the total cost of two new prisons to nearly $2 billion. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2025
Party politics Alabama Democratic county chairs form new organization The new Alabama Democratic County Chairs Association hopes to better organize the party from the ground up. Josh MoonFebruary 18, 2025