Courts Judge denies request to halt law making smokable hemp products illegal It is now a felony to sell smokable hemp products in Alabama. Jacob Holmes11 hours ago
Environment 3M reaches $98 million agreement with Decatur, Morgan County over PFAS pollution The settlement potentially ends years of lawsuits over “forever chemical” contamination in the area. Josh MoonOctober 20, 2021
Party politics Poll: 78 percent of Republicans believe Trump should run again in 2024 A majority of responding American's say they don't want to see Trump run again for the presidency. John H. GlennOctober 20, 2021
State AG announces second distribution of funds from McKinsey opioid settlement This is the first multistate opioid settlement to result in substantial payment to the states to address the crisis. StaffOctober 20, 2021
State Secretary of State’s Office launches online business amendment tool Providing for online business filing amendments is the next progression in the plan to modernize the state’s business filings processes. StaffOctober 19, 2021
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses Garlan Gudger for State Senate Gudger will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 4 in the primary election on May 24, 2022. StaffOctober 19, 2021
State Auburn’s McCrary Institute to bring together leading public, private cybersecurity experts Six of the nation’s most senior cybersecurity officials will gather Tuesday, Oct. 19. StaffOctober 19, 2021
Elections Mike Durant officially enters Alabama U.S. Senate race Huntsville businessman and former military pilot Mike Durant could soon enter the race. Josh MoonOctober 19, 2021
Health Study: Governors in states without COVID vaccine mandates see approval ratings fall Alabama has the fourth-lowest percentage of residents fully vaccinated against COVID in the nation. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 19, 2021
State AG awards $1.5 million from opioid lawsuit to Alabama specialty courts It's the first distribution of funds from a settlement with McKinsey & Company, one of the world's top management-consulting firms. John H. GlennOctober 19, 2021
Elections Tereshia Huffman announces bid for Alabama House District 56 The district's current representative plans to run for Sen. Priscilla Dunn's seat in the Alabama Senate next year. John H. GlennOctober 19, 2021