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 Wooten3 days ago
Courts Hanceville mayor indicted for misusing office The longtime mayor of Hanceville, a former police officer, was indicted on 15 counts of using his office for personal gain. Josh MoonNovember 8, 2023
Elections Montgomery businessman Dick Brewbaker enters race for Alabama’s 2nd District The former teacher did not mince words when discussing the current political landscape, taking a firm stance against the Democratic Party's policies. StaffNovember 8, 2023
Education University of Alabama System announces new external affairs leadership At the helm, Charlie Taylor takes on the pivotal role of vice chancellor for external affairs. Bill BrittNovember 8, 2023
Elections ALGOP Chair John Wahl looks to 2024 elections on GMA ALGOP chair John Wahl appeared on Good Morning America Tuesday for a special segment. Jacob HolmesNovember 8, 2023
Prisons Several deaths reported at ADOC facilities in the past week Last week, several incarcerated individuals died at separate Alabama Department of Correction facilities. Patrick DarringtonNovember 7, 2023
Elections Pair of Republican state lawmakers to enter 2nd Congressional race A pair of Republican state lawmakers are set to enter the race for Alabama's newly drawn 2nd Congressional District. Josh MoonNovember 7, 2023
Elections Rep. Greg Albritton joins race for 2nd Congressional District Albritton has not yet officially announced his campaign but intends to do so this week. Patrick DarringtonNovember 7, 2023
Education Sewell, Aderholt urge state to issue loan to Birmingham-Southern State Treasurer Young Boozer denied the college’s loan application in October, citing the college as a “terrible credit risk.” Jacob HolmesNovember 7, 2023
Courts State Rep. Rogers released from jail Rogers was indicted in September by a federal grand jury on a charge of bribery in a kickback scheme. Jacob HolmesNovember 7, 2023
State Lt. Gov Ainsworth honored with AGA’s Spirit of Alabama Award The Grocers Association bestowed the award for his "dedication to the state's grocery industry," including his efforts to reduce the grocery tax. StaffNovember 7, 2023