Elections Campaign finance reports shed light on the race for lieutenant governor Four candidates for lieutenant governor filed campaign finance reports, revealing varied self-funding and cash contributions ahead of the 2026 election. Mary Claire WootenJune 4, 2025
Prisons Alabama Reentry Commission releases final report The commission released its final report ahead of the group's continuation as a task force to continue monitoring progress. Mary Claire WootenJune 3, 2025
Elections Rep. Dale Strong declines Senate run, seeks House reelection Previously considered a contender for Tuberville's vacated seat, Strong announced he will seek a third term in the U.S. House. Mary Claire WootenMay 30, 2025
Prisons Lawmakers review proposed parole guidelines and prison progress The Joint Prison Committee met for its quarterly meeting to discuss updates ahead of a public hearing at the end of July. Mary Claire WootenMay 29, 2025
Elections Sen. Tommy Tuberville announces run for governor in 2026 Tuberville will run for Alabama governor in 2026, leaving his Senate seat an open race. Mary Claire WootenMay 28, 2025
Public safety Bureau of Pardons and Paroles board proposes scoring guideline changes The proposed scoring guidelines would add more detailed criteria and alter some point values. Mary Claire WootenMay 27, 2025
Congress Alabama’s Democratic delegation responds to Trump’s tax bill passing House Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" would cut safety net programs in Alabama for thousands. Mary Claire WootenMay 23, 2025
Courts Alabama residents challenge warrantless searches by game wardens Alabama residents are challenging a statute allowing game wardens to search private property without a warrant. Mary Claire WootenMay 22, 2025
Local news Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin unveils $591 million record budget Birmingham's budget for fiscal year 2025 prioritizes neighborhood revitalization, youth programming and continued safety initiatives. Mary Claire WootenMay 21, 2025
News PARCA: Jefferson County overdose deaths dropped in 2024 Alabama's largest county saw a decrease in overdose deaths when utilizing targeted risk reduction strategies. Mary Claire WootenMay 20, 2025