Public safety Montgomery mayor says he welcomes state partnership, wants holistic approach on crime Following a weekend mass shooting, Reed said his conversation with Ivey was productive and he welcomes any assistance with fighting crime. Josh Moon2 days ago
News Report shows disparities in Alabama’s criminal justice system Those who can't afford to pay for their own defense are more likely to be convicted, the report found. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 8, 2020
Legislature How COVID-19 has impacted Alabama government COVID-19 has heavily affected the Alabama political world. Brandon MoseleyDecember 8, 2020
Congress Roby: Congress needs deal to keep the government funded by Friday “With only a few days left in the 2020 legislative calendar, we have much work to do here in Congress," Roby said. Brandon MoseleyDecember 8, 2020
National “A very dire place:” UAB’s Dr. Marrazzo discusses Alabama’s COVID numbers, vaccines “We are at a very dire place in the pandemic, and the concern is that we haven't even seen the worst of it,” Marrazzo... Eddie BurkhalterDecember 7, 2020
National Secretary of State completes eighth annual tour of all 67 counties 2020 marked the secretary’s eighth year in a row and the ninth time he has visited each county. StaffDecember 7, 2020
Governor Governor sets dates for Senate District 14 special election The special general election is set for Tuesday, July 13, 2021. StaffDecember 7, 2020
Legislature Sen. Albritton promises to push legislation to reduce jail overcrowding The legislation would aim reduce jail overcrowding and make the state pay for state inmates in county jails. Brandon MoseleyDecember 7, 2020
Environment Humanity faces climate “suicide” without U.S. rejoining Paris Agreement, says UN secretary general Humanity’s survival will be “impossible” without the U.S. rejoining the Paris Agreement, he said. Mark HertsgaardDecember 7, 2020
Elections Federal judge rules against challenge of Alabama’s felon voting law The lawsuit alleged that Alabama's law was racially discriminatory and imposed cruel and unusual punishment. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 7, 2020
Elections No GOP senator is publicly backing Brooks’s plan to reject election results To this point, GOP senators have been dismissive of Brooks’s plan. Brandon MoseleyDecember 7, 2020