Courts “Guaranteed chaos”: Litigants spar over Alabama’s plan to use 2023 maps Federal judges weighed whether Alabama could revive a disputed congressional map as officials warned voter reassignments faced a punishing timeline. Jacob Holmes16 hours ago
News Two Alabama officials elected to National League of Cities’ leadership positions Center Point Mayor Bobby Scott Jr. was elected to serve a one-year term as first vice president of NLC’s NBC-LEO. StaffNovember 26, 2024
Party politics Alabama GOP announces leadership transition ALGOP Executive Director Reed Phillips is departing to pursue a new professional opportunity. Jacob HolmesNovember 25, 2024
Legislature Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat During his tenure in the Alabama House of Representatives, Woods authored the Alabama Child Protection Act, supported the reduction of sales tax on groceries. StaffNovember 25, 2024
State Former ADVA commissioner on controversial firing: “There will be at least one lawsuit” Davis claims that the governor's use of her "supreme executive power" to remove him was not only unsubstantiated, but potentially unlawful. Alex JobinNovember 25, 2024
Education Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system The Alabama education system “will adapt as we focus on teaching young Alabamians,” state superintendent says. Chance PhillipsNovember 25, 2024
News Pardons and Paroles Director Cam Ward highlights reentry success on Capitol Hill Ward participated in a panel and presented findings on the impact of the PREP Center. StaffNovember 25, 2024
State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob HolmesNovember 22, 2024
News David Pugh elected 2025 chair of ABC National Board of Directors The Associated Builders and Contractors of Alabama represents the state’s construction industry. StaffNovember 22, 2024
Economy PARCA: Tax revenues continue to rise, leveling out post-pandemic Alabama’s tax revenue levels post-pandemic. As federal funds decline, state spending on effective programs is essential. Mary Claire WootenNovember 22, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals On National Rural Health Day, Sewell introduced bipartisan legislation to expand and fund a federal grant program supporting rural hospitals. Chance PhillipsNovember 22, 2024