Elections
Thousands gathered in Montgomery as Democratic leaders warned new Southern district lines threatened to dilute Black voting strength and representation.
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- Elections
Opinion | Alabama voters know the labels, but do they know the men?
Plaintiffs seek preliminary injunction in remanded redistricting suit Caster v. Allen
SCOTUS rulings threaten representation, democratic integrity, advocate warns
Shelby County Republican Party to host candidate forum
Alabama FarmPAC endorses Moore in U.S. Senate race
- Governor
Alabama opens veterans service office at National Guard headquarters
Six companies honored at Governor’s Trade Excellence Awards
Gov. Ivey launches annual summer reading challenge for Alabama students
Gov. Ivey awards grants to combat crimes, assist victims
SCOTUS ruling prompts District 1, 2 candidate shakeup, Democrats’ scorn
- Legislature
“Brawling for our Vote”: Thousands rally to protect Black voting power in the South
Full exchange undercuts claims Ledbetter called for ending 14th Amendment
ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
Committee OKs state Senate special primary bill, drawing public’s opposition
- Economy
- National
Sen. Britt introduces bill to mandate E-Verify nationwide
House Judiciary Committee examines DOJ case against the SPLC
Lulu’s Law passes House to expand shark attack alerts
Moore pushes to require religious worker visa seekers to disavow Sharia law
Sen. Britt signs onto police week resolution backing law enforcement
- Education
- Health
Nonprofit raises awareness about abortion pill access with Alabama billboard truck campaign
Katie Britt endorses new HHS site offering pro-life resources for mothers
Marilyn Lands talks contraception, IVF legislation, reelection bid
Rep. Aderholt applauds new Rural Hospital Provider Assistance Program
UAB professors receive patent for lens that could slow myopia progression in children, young adults
- Opinion
Opinion | Alabama voters know the labels, but do they know the men?
Opinion | Is a blue wave coming to Alabama?
Opinion | You still have more chapters to write, my friend
Opinion | A rail merger could force Alabamian farmers out of business
Opinion | Despite multiple allegations of sex abuse, former high school basketball coach faced no charges
Legislature
The House is expected to vote Friday on final passage for one bill, with the rest of the bills awaiting the governor's signature.
Legislature
Each of the bills was passed on to the Rules Committee, then on to the Senate for consideration on Friday.
Legislature
A group of protestors — many parents, siblings, or children of incarcerated individuals — demonstrated outside the Statehouse Wednesday afternoon.
Legislature
Three prison construction bills and one sentencing reform bill head to the Senate on Thursday. A second reform bill was killed by Republican opposition.
Legislature
The bill, submitted Tuesday, would create two new correctional facilities within Elmore and Escambia counties, each holding up to 3,000 people.
Legislature
The $1.2 billion prison construction and renovation plan will be debated on the House floor on Wednesday.
Legislature
House Bill 1 and HB2 were recommended by Gov. Kay Ivey's Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy, which was formed in 2019.
Legislature
The three bills now head to the full House for a possible vote Wednesday.
Legislature
Speaker of the House Mac McCutcheon on Monday expressed optimism that the state will address its long-neglected prisons.
Legislature
“We have to get more serious about the total package on the reform side,” House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels said.