Health Groups call on Alabama to expand Medicaid after COVID aid brings back incentives The aid package signed into law by President Biden on Thursday removes the major barrier to expansion, advocates say. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 12, 2021
Legislature House Committee hears arguments for and against medical marijuana Medical marijuana supporters and opponents clashed in debate during a committee hearing this week. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to publish pictures of men arrested for solicitation on the internet The Alabama House passed a bill to put the pictures of men arrested for solicitation on the internet. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021
Party politics Trump to be presented with ALGOP resolution The ALGOP resolution recognizes him as one of the greatest presidents of all time. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021
Elections Senate hopeful Lynda Blanchard to hold fundraiser at Trump’s Mar-A-Lago Former Ambassador Lynda Blanchard is holding a fundraiser for her Senate campaign at Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to allow Alabamians to hunt coyotes, hogs at night The bill would create a season for the legal hunting feral swine and coyotes at night. Brandon MoseleyMarch 12, 2021
Health Advocates say at-risk people receiving at-home care need vaccines, too Those on home waiver programs would otherwise be living in nursing homes, where they would have access to vaccines. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Thoughts on the aftermath of March 13, 2020 "In extraordinary times, an individual's character, and that of a state or nation, is revealed, and its essential nature is laid bare." Bill BrittMarch 11, 2021
Public safety DOJ sues Mobile County Sheriff’s Office, sheriff over sexual harassment by inmates Allegations include jail administrators ignoring or losing complaints, and blaming harassment on the female officers' appearance. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to strengthen Alabama’s open records law carried over The bill would set time limits to respond to requests, set reasonable costs and establish an appeal process. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 11, 2021