Elections DraftKings, FanDuel-backed PAC scores big wins in Alabama primaries The American Conservative Fund spent more than $9.3 million backing Alabama candidates ahead of the state’s next gambling debate. Bill Britt6 days ago
Legislature An Alabama lawmaker missed sessions, but still got a full paycheck Rep. Corey Harbison rarely attended sessions in 2024 and 2025 but remained on the roll, raising questions about accountability and transparency in legislative attendance. Jacob HolmesApril 16, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs resolution urging Trump to finalize Space Command move to Huntsville The bipartisan resolution calls on Trump administration solidify Huntsville as the permanent home for U.S. Space Command. StaffApril 16, 2025
Governor The Alabama Independent Pharmacy Alliance celebrates passage of SB252 The Community Pharmacy Relief Act was signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey on April 15, 2025. StaffApril 16, 2025
Legislature House committee to consider bipartisan Right to Repair Act for electronics Alabama’s proposed Right to Repair bill would allow consumers and technicians to fix electronics independently and affordably. Mary Claire WootenApril 15, 2025
Legislature House committee weighing bill to criminalize “smugglers” of undocumented immigrants The bill would make it a felony to transport an undocumented immigrant into the state of Alabama. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2025
Legislature Alabama 2025 Legislative Report: Week Eight More than 890 bills have been introduced to date. Beth LyonsApril 14, 2025
Legislature Speaker Ledbetter’s week eight legislative update “This was without a doubt our most comprehensive week of the session,” Ledbetter said. StaffApril 14, 2025
Legislature Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight Rep. David Faulkner has championed the bill as an opportunity to reduce the costs of health care coverage for the state's farmers. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies The bill now moves forward to the Senate for consideration. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul Alabama Senate approved the RAISE Act, a new weighted education funding formula to better support underserved and high-need students. Mary Claire WootenApril 11, 2025