Education School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits Most schools participating in the CHOOSE Act are religious and a supermajority of applicants come from private institutions or homeschooling. Chance Phillips5 hours ago
Congress Rep. Sewell announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition This year’s theme is Picturing a Future for our Historic District. The deadline to submit artwork is Monday, April 21, 2025. StaffMarch 26, 2025
News ALBBAA announces winner of 2025 Sporting Dog Photo Contest The photo — by Baldwin County resident Ashley Ammons — impressed online voters in the contest, garnering nearly 750 votes to win. StaffMarch 26, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey releases GenAI Task Force final report The GenAI Task Force held four official meetings, and an additional twenty working group meetings, which occurred over the course of 2024. StaffMarch 26, 2025
Congress Sen. Katie Britt taps Sean Ross as new chief of staff in D.C. Ross replaces Clay Armentrout after two years leading Britt’s office Bill BrittMarch 25, 2025
News AG Marshall supports federal push to reopen coal plants Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote in a statement that “it’s time to unleash the power of American coal.” Chance PhillipsMarch 25, 2025
Courts Supreme Court weighs Louisiana redistricting case The high court heard a similar case in Alabama in 2023, which led to a second district that could elect a Black lawmaker. Mary Claire WootenMarch 25, 2025
Health Midwives Alliance allege “backroom politics,” pull support of regulatory bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance has come out against substitutions to a state Senate bill they argue would severely restrict midwifery. Wesley WalterMarch 25, 2025
Governor Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, allows private schools to contract SROs. Alex JobinMarch 25, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces the Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act This legislation aims to provide adequate Medicare reimbursement for emergency service providers, helping them hire and retain EMT staff. StaffMarch 25, 2025
News Alabama Department of Transportation warns of text scam Anything you receive claiming to be a toll collection effort from ALDOT is a scam, according to ALDOT. StaffMarch 25, 2025