Legislature Alabama House, House committee mull Republican voting bills The House approved bills to expand in-person absentee voting locations and to limit timeline for absentee ballot applications. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
Education S&P upgrades University of Alabama at Birmingham’s bond rating S&P noted the university's navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its strong enrollment and employment numbers. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Senate Judiciary Committee advances Aniah’s law Aniah's law would allow a judge to deny bail to a defendant charged with a class A felony. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Bill to make kindergarten mandatory carried over in committee HB423 would require every 6-year-old who didn't attend kindergarten to pass a competency exam before being admitted to first grade. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Congress Carl “disappointed” Amtrak proceeding with service to Mobile without feasibility study Amtrak has announced that passenger rail service will begin sometime next year. Brandon MoseleyMarch 18, 2021
Opinion Opinion | A year into the pandemic, truckers continue to deliver for Alabama "The trucking industry will continue to be there for Americans like we always have." Tom McLeodMarch 18, 2021
Legislature Three Alabama state representatives test positive for COVID-19 House Speaker Mac McCutcheon encouraged members Tuesday to wear masks and practice social distancing. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Analysis | Casino deal could bring 12,000 new jobs to state, officials say Officials with the Poarch Creek and traditional casinos say they project hiring more than 12,000, possibly as many as 15,000 Alabamians. Josh MoonMarch 17, 2021
Legislature House committee passes bill banning treatments for trans minors Republican Rep. Joe Lovvorn expressed concern that the bill, if it becomes law, could result in more teen suicides. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021
Legislature Alabama House approves bill expanding early release, supervision of inmates Rep. Jim Hill's bill makes retroactive a 2015 law that mandates early release and supervision for some. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 17, 2021