News DOGE cuts to Birmingham Social Security office raise alarms among Democrats and the public The move, one of countless cuts being made by Musk and DOGE since President Donald Trump's return to office, has elicited outrage from Democrats. Alex JobinFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature Senate committee pushes bills to require filters, age verification from app providers Two bills from Sen. Clyde Chambliss, R-Prattville, would create barriers for minors to access adult content. Jacob HolmesFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature Democratic Senators block Archives Board appointment reform bill Democrats filibustered a bill changing the Archives Board’s appointment process, stating it could jeopardize the preservation of Alabama’s history. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 28, 2025
Congress Figures asks VA secretary for answers on DOGE cuts, potential VA issues DOGE cuts at VA facilities could be affecting veterans' health care, and Alabama Rep. Shomari Figures wants answers. Josh MoonFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature House Judiciary Committee passes amended version of bill expanding immunity for cops The bill would make it harder to criminally prosecute law enforcement officers for on-duty actions. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Bill over medical cannabis licensing process, limiting AMCC is the right step The bill would refresh the medical weed licensing process and bring in a third party to review applicants. It's a solid step. Josh MoonFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Speedy Trial Act passes House and Senate committees Approved by both the House and Senate Judiciary committees, the legislation would allow the appointment of visiting judges. Chance PhillipsFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature House committee holds public hearing for youth online safety bill The Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy committee heard from proponents and opponents of HB317. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Committee advances bill to reshape state VA board The bill would reshape the Alabama Board of Veteran Affairs by reducing it to an advisory and oversight role. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2025
Elections Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system Since taking office in September 2023, Allen withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center. Wesley WalterFebruary 27, 2025