Courts Federal court strikes down Alabama map, citing racial discrimination, defiance The court ruled Alabama's map violates the Voting Rights Act, ensuring continued use of a court-ordered map enabling two Black lawmakers. Bill BrittMay 9, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Powering America’s future starts in Alabama The Powering Growth package is a promise to the people of our state that Alabama will lead with vision, act with discipline, and compete... Arthur OrrMay 9, 2025
Governor Alabama formally recognizes Juneteenth as state holiday with new law Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill making Juneteenth a permanent state holiday, closing state offices annually on June 19 to commemorate emancipation. StaffMay 9, 2025
Congress Reps. Sewell, Figures introduce Bridge to Medicaid Act to cover uninsured Alabamians The bill offers a temporary healthcare option for over 100,000 Alabamians in the Medicaid coverage gap until the state expands. StaffMay 9, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell condemns Trump’s firing of Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden Sewell called President Trump's abrupt firing of Dr. Hayden an affront to her service and an attack on the institution. StaffMay 9, 2025
Legislature Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey, who has already signaled her approval and intent to sign the bill into... Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2025
Legislature Senate Democrats block Archives restructuring bill at last minute After three hours of holding up the legislative day, Sen. Chris Elliott relented and voted to non-concur, sending the bill to conference committee. Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2025
Legislature Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year. Alex JobinMay 8, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Let them eat … nothing As Congressional Republicans seek out ways to give big tax breaks to the nation's wealthiest, a familiar target has emerged: the poor. Josh MoonMay 8, 2025
Legislature House passes Senate bill raising age of medical consent for minors SB101 will raise the age of medical consent for minors from 14 to 16. Mary Claire WootenMay 8, 2025