Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee passes law enforcement immunity bill despite objections The committee advanced HB202 to broaden law enforcement immunity amid criticism over its vague protections against excessive force. Alex JobinMay 1, 2025
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee shoots down bill to restore partial bail in Alabama The committee ultimately rejected HB42 by a thin margin. Alex JobinMay 1, 2025
Opinion Opinion | UA administration’s threat loud and clear for Trump speech protesters It's the specter of consequence, the looming presence of “be quiet or else” where the chilling effect is real. Will NevinMay 1, 2025
Infrastructure Gov. Ivey announces $7.6 million for road, bridge project funding Ivey announced $7.6 million in state funding for 26 road and bridge projects through the Rebuild Alabama Act, matched by $5.6 million locally. StaffMay 1, 2025
Education UA College Democrats to hold “Tide Against Trump” protest UA College Democrats and allies, including Beto O’Rourke and Doug Jones, will rally at Snow Hinton Park today to protest President Trump’s commencement appearance. StaffMay 1, 2025
Education Alabama’s first class Pre-K ranked best in the nation for 19 straight years Alabama First Class Pre-K currently serves more than 24,000 children across all 67 counties in the state. StaffMay 1, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey shares message for the 74th National Day of Prayer Ivey signed a proclamation proclaiming May 1, 2025 as National Day of Prayer in the state of Alabama. StaffMay 1, 2025
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