Legislature Senate votes for education budget that increases pay for educators by over $200 million The Alabama Legislature has passed both budgets out of their houses of origin. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes bill increasing penalties for rioting Democrats argued that the bill violates Americans' free speech rights to protest. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021
Congress Shelby proposes a balanced budget amendment Shelby has sponsored similar legislation each Congress since joining the Senate. Brandon MoseleyMarch 19, 2021
Legislature House passes “born alive” abortion bill Democrats argued that there are already laws on the books that prevent what the bill aims to prohibit. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
Legislature House passes ban on transgender athletes in public school sports Democrats argued that Title IX protects transgender people, and the bill could lead to costly lawsuits. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
Health Governor announces locations for National Guard mobile vaccination clinics Beginning March 23, mobile vaccination teams will rotate through designated counties. StaffMarch 18, 2021
State Alabama AG joins lawsuit over Biden revoking Keystone XL pipeline The lawsuit argues Congress, not President Biden, should oversee international commerce permits. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
State Alabama rocked by severe weather The state was hit hard by tornados, thunderstorms and heavy rains Wednesday and in the early hours Thursday. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Congress What’s in HR1, the Democrats’ voting rights bill? Democrats love it. Republicans hate it. You can judge it for yourself. Josh MoonMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Senate appears to have a consensus in support of a lottery bill The bill would create a state lottery and authorize video lottery terminals at select sites. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021