Health Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute. Alex JobinApril 4, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Remembering Lafayette The person of Lafayette and even his myth calls us to consider the foundations of the country and why we have succeeded. Will SellersApril 4, 2025
Legislature Alabama House OKs $3.7 billion General Fund Budget “It’s no coincidence that the state is in a position to meet its financial commitments," Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter said. StaffApril 4, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey hosts the largest ADOC graduating class This graduating class is the largest group on record. StaffApril 4, 2025
Courts Gov. Ivey appoints Judge Tiffany B. McCord to Montgomery Circuit Court She was sworn into her new office on April 3 at 4 p.m. in the Montgomery County Courthouse. StaffApril 4, 2025
Economy Poarch Creek Indians purchase Birmingham Racecourse, plan resort With the deal now finalized, Wind Creek Hospitality plans to expand and enhance the existing property. StaffApril 3, 2025
Legislature Public debates debut legislation to allow Farm Bureau health plans The debut of the bill in committee drew members of the public to fight for and against the novel health option. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2025
News House committee kills bill requiring religious instruction credit The bill would have required school systems to adopt policies on allowing academic credit for off-campus "religious instruction" time. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | HB224 endangers First Amendment rights in Alabama The proposed law would give police broad power to remove journalists and citizens from public spaces, eroding constitutional protections. Bill BrittApril 3, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate committee advances bills on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility Alabama Senate committee advances bills tightening reins on Medicaid and SNAP eligibility verification, increasing agency costs. Mary Claire WootenApril 3, 2025