Local news Both sides call on Fairhope Council after state pauses funding to library Mayor Sherry Sullivan suggested that the APLS could create a state-level board to appeal book location decisions. Jacob HolmesApril 30, 2025
Legislature Senate committee sets up anti-drag bill for possible final vote A Senate committee narrowed House Bill 67’s drag performance ban to libraries, but it is still prompting free speech and constitutional objections. Jacob HolmesApril 30, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | SB330 is political overreach disguised as reform Under the guise of reform, SB330 hands power over Birmingham’s water to white suburbs and silences ratepayer voices. Bill BrittApril 30, 2025
Elections Ainsworth draws strong support on Facebook as Tuberville eyes governor’s race Lieutenant governor’s post sparks hundreds of comments urging him to lead Alabama, while Tuberville privately criticizes lawmakers and signals a run. Bill BrittApril 30, 2025
News Concerns grow among Christian voters in first 100 days of administration A national poll shows many evangelicals feel Trump’s early policies on aid, immigration and healthcare conflict with Christian values. Mary Claire WootenApril 30, 2025
Legislature House bill would exempt eyeglasses and contact lenses from Alabama sales tax The Alabama House unanimously passed HB176 to exempt prescribed eyeglasses and contact lenses from state sales tax, sending the bill to the Senate. Alex JobinApril 30, 2025
Legislature The League of Women Voters of Alabama addresses concerns with the HB479-substitute bill The League of Women Voters of Alabama urges deleting language empowering a board to purge voter rolls by simple majority vote without due process. StaffApril 30, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt joins effort to continue safe exports of agricultural products The bipartisan Safe American Food Exports Act codifies USDA authority to negotiate regionalization agreements ensuring continued livestock and poultry exports during animal disease outbreaks. StaffApril 30, 2025
Elections Gov. Ivey calls special election for Alabama House District 12 Ivey set the special primary election for Tuesday, July 15, 2025. StaffApril 30, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt introduces bill to make breast cancer diagnostic tests more affordable Current law requires insurance companies to provide no-copay coverage for screenings, but that does not extend to diagnostic testing. StaffApril 30, 2025