Congress Tuberville skips crucial Joint Chiefs vote to attend Masters, sources say Alabama senator missed key votes, including confirmation of new Joint Chiefs chairman, as state's Space Command hopes hang in the balance. Bill BrittApril 11, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s hemp ban is bad policy with dangerous fallout Lawmakers claim public safety, but HB445 will shut down small businesses, criminalize legal products, and push vulnerable Alabamians toward the underground market. Bill BrittApril 11, 2025
Legislature Bill authorizing ALFA health plans heads to Senate after battle over insurance oversight Rep. David Faulkner has championed the bill as an opportunity to reduce the costs of health care coverage for the state's farmers. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Church and State must remain separate The Founders were acutely aware of the destructive outcomes of intertwining religion and politics. M. Bennet BronerApril 11, 2025
Legislature Alabama House passes bill that would limit CBD to minor-restricted stores, pharmacies The bill now moves forward to the Senate for consideration. Jacob HolmesApril 11, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate advances student-based public education funding overhaul Alabama Senate approved the RAISE Act, a new weighted education funding formula to better support underserved and high-need students. Mary Claire WootenApril 11, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions The new sanctions are cosponsored evenly by 25 Republican senators and 25 Democratic senators alike. Alex JobinApril 11, 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
News EV test drives available at Saturday’s Little River Earth Fest in Fort Payne The event will showcase Chevrolet's EV lineup, which includes crossovers, SUVs and full-sized pick-up trucks. StaffApril 11, 2025