News Ratepayer Protection Act stalls in US Senate The Ratepayer Protection Act stalled in the Senate after passing the House, with Alabama’s delegation backing protections against data center costs. Mary Claire Wooten5 hours ago
News Tuscaloosa teen murdered in apparent hate crime Thompson was a transgender woman, and her family believes her murder was a hate crime. Alex JobinDecember 20, 2024
Courts Court dismisses lawsuit that led to Alabama IVF controversy The plaintiffs in the case requested that the IVF lawsuit be dismissed, and a judge agreed. Josh MoonDecember 20, 2024
News Alabama Equality demands justice following Black transgender woman’s death A juvenile suspect has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with Thompson’s death. Bill BrittDecember 20, 2024
Courts Federal judges hear arguments on whether to unblock Alabama panhandling law The state argued that begging should not be construed as protected free speech. Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2024
Prisons Wrongful death lawsuit claims ADOC ignored kidnapping, torture, rape and more The federal lawsuit alleges ADOC officials ignored repeated reports of the kidnap, torture, beating and rape of an inmate who died as a result. Josh MoonDecember 19, 2024
News Alabama’s delegation on aid for farmers in continuing resolution Congress has until Friday to pass a stopgap funding bill to continue government functions through March 14. Mary Claire WootenDecember 19, 2024
Congress Sen. Katie Britt supports passage of defense spending bill The 2025 NDAA includes several provisions beneficial to the state of Alabama. StaffDecember 19, 2024
Congress Rep. Strong introduces the SPACEPORT Act legislation The act would provide eligible spaceports — such as the Huntsville International Spaceport — dedicated federal funding. StaffDecember 19, 2024
News Study: Alabama hunger soaring due to federal aid cuts, inflation Hunger Free America attributes this surge in hunger to the expiration of several federal programs. StaffDecember 19, 2024
Education Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris Google has committed the $1 million gift to further strengthen the cybersecurity programs he championed. StaffDecember 19, 2024