Agriculture Opinion | Modernizing capital requirements to support Alabama agriculture With agriculture playing such a vital role in our economy, it is imperative that farmers have access to the financial resources they need. Steve Hurst3 hours ago
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 PhillipsApril 14, 2025
State Boeing’s PAC-3 Seeker missile named 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Alabama” The Coolest Thing Made in Alabama campaign highlights the vital role of manufacturing in Alabama’s economy. StaffApril 11, 2025
State Alabama DHR announces new website and app for SNAP clients This app is a more secure process for EBT cardholders to access their account to check their SNAP balance in real-time. StaffApril 11, 2025
Prisons “Second Chance Act” moves toward final vote to become law The bill would allow some incarcerated individuals sentenced before 2000 to file a motion for a judge to consider reducing their sentence. Jacob HolmesApril 10, 2025
Education House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday. Chance PhillipsApril 10, 2025
Education Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection Despite criticism from all corners, the MPS school board pushed forward with a controversial superintendent selection Josh MoonApril 9, 2025
State PARCA report highlights inequities in Alabama’s tax system Thomas Spencer of PARCA highlights Alabama's inequitable tax system with a reliance on regressive sales taxes Mary Claire WootenApril 8, 2025
Education Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University TROY is among 218 institutions to receive the designation. StaffApril 7, 2025
Party politics Donald Trump Jr. joins ALGOP to celebrate his father’s Presidential victory Trump Jr. downplayed the economic fallout from his father's tariffs and boasted that the four-year gap in the Presidency allowed for building a more... Jacob HolmesApril 4, 2025
Economy Key federal workplace safety offices in Alabama marked for lease termination A GSA spokesperson said the agency’s just “actively managing leases,” but advocates for safe workplaces are worried about needless deaths. Chance PhillipsApril 4, 2025