Legislature Senate committee advances bill to allow more hunting deer with dogs The bill would regulate deer hunting with dogs while opening up counties where the practice is currently banned. Brandon MoseleyApril 9, 2021
State Three new board members elected to The Children First board of directors Ted Hosp, David Dennis and Michael Smith were selected to join the Children First board of directors. StaffApril 9, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s workers deserve better. They deserve the PRO Act "The PRO Act empowers workers because it increases penalties on employers who violate the National Labor Relations Act." Bren RileyApril 9, 2021
State Alabama Association of Nonprofits names executive director The board of directors of the Alabama Association of Nonprofits named Danielle A. Dunbar as the association’s executive director. StaffApril 9, 2021
State Jefferson State, industry partners launch heavy equipment program The program assists students ages 18 and older in obtaining nationally recognized certifications for Heavy Equipment Operators. StaffApril 9, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate mulls state lottery, holds off on final vote Sen. Jim McClendon asked that his bill be carried over after a long day of deliberation. Eddie BurkhalterApril 8, 2021
Health More than 300 Alabama medical professionals to Ivey: Expand Medicaid The American Rescue Plan Act could cover the initial costs of making 300,000 uninsured Alabamians eligible, advocates say. Micah DanneyApril 8, 2021
Legislature Groups call on House, Senate to take up repeal of Habitual Felony Offender Act Rep. Chris England's bill would repeal the law and allow incarcerated people serving under it a chance to have sentences revisited. Eddie BurkhalterApril 8, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate passes Aniah’s Law Aniah's law would allow district attorneys to request that bail be denied for persons charged with serious felonies. Brandon MoseleyApril 8, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana bill advances out of House Judiciary Committee The committee gave the medical marijuana bill a favorable report after a lengthy debate. Brandon MoseleyApril 8, 2021