Elections Rep. Ensler says he would push for gambling legislation as lieutenant governor Alabama politicians need to “focus on the things that are gonna improve people’s quality of life,” Ensler said. Chance Phillips6 hours ago
News Majority of U.S. adults favor cell phone bans in schools A Pew survey reveals support for banning cell phones in middle and high schools to reduce distractions. Mary Claire WootenOctober 15, 2024
Health Anniston clinic receives grant for mental health programming The clinic is introducing Thrive, a program that will seek to address mental health crises among underserved populations. Alex JobinOctober 15, 2024
State AG: Alabama’s HB 172 does not apply to parody content HB 172 aims to address the creation and dissemination of deceptive media in election contexts. StaffOctober 15, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt condemns TikTok, calls for Congressional action The platform’s internal research revealed that prolonged use could lead to severe mental health issues. StaffOctober 15, 2024
Elections SPLC Action Fund endorses Figures The general election is now less than a month away with polls opening on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Jacob HolmesOctober 14, 2024
Economy Innovate Alabama makes landmark investment in Huntsville’s Kalm Therapeutics Kalm is InvestAL’s largest and first life science investment to date. Jacob HolmesOctober 14, 2024
News Trump pushed Mo Brooks for illegal election reinstatement, Woodward’s WAR reveals Even Brooks, who had supported Trump’s effort to challenge the certification of Biden’s victory in January 2021, balked at the request. Bill BrittOctober 14, 2024
News Lilly Ledbetter, a pay equality pioneer, dead at 86 Lilly Ledbetter fought against pay discrimination, leading to the Fair Pay Act. Mary Claire WootenOctober 14, 2024
News Birmingham Water Works begins bold overhaul to fix long-standing problems Under new board leadership, bold changes are finally taking place. Bill BrittOctober 14, 2024
News 11th Circuit rejects stay in key Alabama absentee voting law, protects vulnerable voters The battle over Senate Bill 1 is just one skirmish in a much larger war over voting rights. Bill BrittOctober 14, 2024