Elections Members of U.S. Congress request statistics on non-citizen voting Alabama U.S. senators and representatives signed a letter requesting statistics on non-citizens voting and information on the DOJ protocol. Mary Claire Wooten22 mins ago
Legislature Legislators approves $1.16 million for wastewater solutions Alabama Department of Public Health was approved for a $1.16 million contract for septic tank installations in Black Belt counties. Mary Claire Wooten4 days ago
State Pre-filed bill would create exceptions for Alabama’s abortion ban Alabama's new bill proposes exceptions for abortion in cases of rape, incest and includes broader terminology for health risks. Mary Claire Wooten5 days ago
Local news Mayor Randall Woodfin proposes plan to recruit and retain officers Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin proposed a $16 million plan to attract more candidates to work within the Birmingham Police Department. Mary Claire Wooten6 days ago
Elections Kentucky partners with Alabama to improve voter roll accuracy Kentucky is the seventh state to sign a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary of State's office to compare voter rolls. Mary Claire WootenOctober 1, 2024
State Alabama begins to see impacts of “Porn ID Law” implementation The "Porn ID Law" will begin requiring age verification for adult content on Oct. 1, prompting industry responses on Thursday. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 27, 2024
Congress Continuing resolution met mixed votes from Alabama’s delegation Congress passed a short-term spending plan to avoid a government shutdown despite mixed support from some Alabama leaders. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 26, 2024
Local news Tuscaloosa residents reject property tax increase for schools Tuscaloosa voters rejected a referendum that would have increased property taxes by 22 percent, falling 705 votes short. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 25, 2024
Congress Sens. Britt, Tuberville propose bill penalizing U.S. asset seizure Alabama senators introduced a bill to penalize Mexico seizing Vulcan Materials' property and protect U.S. economic interests overall. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 24, 2024
Local news Decatur City Council OKs more hours for police department review The Decatur City Council added 400 additional hours for Green Research & Technology to review the police department. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 20, 2024