Elections BamaCarry endorses Andrew Sorrell for Secretary of State run BamaCarry endorsed Andrew Sorrell for his role in passing permitless carry, noting his advocacy and defense of gun rights in Alabama. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 2, 2025
State Alabama’s new tax exemption for menstrual products starts Monday The state’s new sales tax exemption on menstrual and maternity products, as well as baby essentials, will take effect on September 1. Mary Claire WootenAugust 29, 2025
Courts Former Decatur officer seeks relief from Alabama Supreme Court Mac Marquette petitioned the Alabama Supreme Court to dismiss his murder charge, citing “abundant evidence that his use of force ... was justified.” Mary Claire WootenAugust 28, 2025
Legislature Lawmakers warned of rising Alabama SNAP costs at budget hearing Alabama lawmakers were warned that SNAP error rates and federal policy changes could cost the state over $200 million by 2028. Mary Claire WootenAugust 27, 2025
Health Alabama Department of Public Health confirms case of measles This case is the first recorded in Alabama since 2002. Mary Claire WootenAugust 26, 2025
Elections U.S. Sen. Katie Britt endorses Rep. Rhett Marques in District 1 race Britt backed Marques with maximum PAC funds, praising his record as he joins Alabama’s open 1st congressional District race. Mary Claire WootenAugust 22, 2025
Prisons Advocates say Alabama nitrogen executions cause “horror, trauma” After botched lethal injections, Alabama turned to nitrogen executions. Critics argue the method is torturous and morally indefensible. Mary Claire WootenAugust 21, 2025
Education PARCA: Alabama high-poverty districts show gains in third-grade reading Several Alabama districts with high poverty improved third-grade reading scores, though some urban areas declined. Mary Claire WootenAugust 20, 2025
Prisons Alabama sets date for sixth execution of 2025 Alabama plans to execute Anthony Todd Boyd using nitrogen hypoxia, while he challenges the method in federal court Mary Claire WootenAugust 19, 2025
Education Summer reading gains highlight the Literacy Act’s impact on students Alabama is reporting improved reading scores after summer camps with targeted supports and grants from the Literacy Act. Mary Claire WootenAugust 15, 2025