Legislature Bill to deny youthful offender status for murder charges passes committee HB146 seeks to deny youthful offender status to anyone older than 16 that's charged with murder or capital murder. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 27, 2025
National Alabama advocacy groups urge congress to protect Medicaid, SNAP amid budget cuts Congressional lawmakers passed a budget resolution that could set the stage for over $1 trillion in cuts to health coverage and food assistance over... StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Elections BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments Veteran political strategist Scott McClintock has been appointed as political director for BCA's Campaign 2026 initiative. StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 The legislation updates U.S. trade remedy law to combat China’s anti-free market trade practices. StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Education Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program The new program designed to challenge the best of the best through specialized coursework and a study abroad research project. StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Elections John Russell seeks Pickens County district judge seat Attorney John Russell announced Wednesday that he will run for the district judge seat in Pickens County as a Republican. StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Rep. Kenneth Paschal files due process bill for DHR investigations Under the provisions of House Bill 340, DHR will be required to notify parents, guardians, or custodians in writing if they are under investigation. StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Advocates call on state lawmakers to expand Medicaid, oppose farm bureau health plans Alabama is one of just 10 states that has not yet expanded Medicaid coverage, and advocates said the Medicaid gap can be deadly. Jacob HolmesFebruary 26, 2025
Congress Tuberville introduces legislation to overhaul NIAID, attacks former director Anthony Fauci NIAID played a crucial role in researching and developing successful treatments and vaccines to fight COVID-19. Alex JobinFebruary 26, 2025
Legislature Gov. Ivey’s ADVA restructuring bill gains key veterans’ support The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, and the American Veterans have collectively endorsed the bill. StaffFebruary 26, 2025