Courts Plaintiffs in Prattville Library suit say new policy “doubles down” “The wording of the policies has changed, but the board’s book banning goal remains,” said attorney Will Bardwell. Jacob HolmesJuly 4, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Celebrating Independence: Reflecting on the Constitution and Supreme Court This Independence Day is a time to reflect on the evolving interpretations of the U.S. Constitution, questioning if Originalism preserves liberty or serves political... Bill BrittJuly 4, 2024
State Alabama GOP chair says thinking of America as a democracy “leads to socialism” Several Republican officials discussed current events, including presidents’ new wide-ranging legal immunity, on a Tuesday broadcast. Chance PhillipsJuly 4, 2024
Congress UMWA attacks Rep. Aderholt over silica dust regulations A subcommittee that Aderholt chairs supported cutting funding for a regulation meant to prevent coal miners from developing black lung. Chance PhillipsJuly 4, 2024
Local news Mayor Woodfin launches pilot safety initiative to create safer streets Safe Streets is a strategic safety initiative that will limit the number of entry and exit points within a certain perimeter. StaffJuly 4, 2024
Local news City of Montgomery launches Ask MGM virtual assistant The new virtual assistant is designed to enhance communication between citizens and the city. StaffJuly 4, 2024
Courts Judge denies latest attempt to dismiss suit over medical cannabis The most meaningful action taken by Anderson was to deny the AMCC’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit. Jacob HolmesJuly 3, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The medical marijuana two-step As attorneys and bureaucrats argue over the process, we're still no closer to getting medical marijuana into the hands of patients. Josh MoonJuly 3, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt’s bill protecting IVF introduced in the House Sen. Katie Britt’s bill to deny Medicaid funding to any states that ban IVF was recently introduced in the House. Chance PhillipsJuly 3, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT disperses grant funds to municipal airports Over $100,000 in state funding will go towards improving and adding to municipal airports in Shelby County and Fairhope Mary Claire WootenJuly 3, 2024