Courts 11th Circuit halts Jefferson County redistricting order The map drawn by the Jefferson County Commission will be used in the 2026 elections. Mary Claire WootenOctober 17, 2025
News Board of Pharmacy withdraws controversial non-disciplinary fines The Alabama Board of Pharmacy withdrew a non-disciplinary penalties rule after acknowledging transparency concerns and plans to draft a compliant replacement. Mary Claire WootenOctober 16, 2025
Economy Secretary of State Wes Allen releases tutorial to help Alabama small business owners The “Business Basics” tutorial video simplifies business filings and highlights efforts to reduce regulations statewide. Mary Claire WootenOctober 15, 2025
Elections Manufacture Alabama endorses Caroleene Dobson for secretary of state The association noted her understanding of the economic issues facing Alabama's manufacturing sector. Mary Claire WootenOctober 14, 2025
Education Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan The Alabama State Board of Education is rewriting outdated counseling standards and further clarifying counselor roles. Mary Claire WootenOctober 10, 2025
News Lawsuit against Board of Pharmacy alleges unlawful emergency fines The lawsuit claims the Board of Pharmacy illegally adopted emergency rules to collect excessive fines and conceal financial mismanagement. Mary Claire WootenOctober 9, 2025
News Bessemer City Council approves adding data centers to industrial zoning Approving the ordinance could open the door for more data center projects in Bessemer's future. Mary Claire WootenOctober 8, 2025
News Montgomery leaders call for stronger gun regulation, safety programs Following a deadly weekend shooting, Montgomery leaders offered sharply different views on gun violence and how to curb it in the state capital. Mary Claire WootenOctober 7, 2025
Environment Lawmakers advance dog deer hunting rule near Talladega National Forest Alabama lawmakers amended the dog deer hunting rule, restricting activity near Talladega National Forest and citing property concerns. Mary Claire WootenOctober 3, 2025
News Fourth lawsuit alleges brutal child abuse at Alabama youth facility A fourth lawsuit accuses Camp SAYLA of systemic child abuse due to severe oversight failures. Mary Claire WootenOctober 2, 2025