Congress Merrill, 15 other secretaries of state write in objection to the For the People Act "We firmly believe the authority to legislate and regulate these changes should be left with the states," the secretaries wrote. John H. GlennFebruary 24, 2021
Health U.S. could reach herd immunity by late spring, virus expert says Alabama would need to have 3.5 million people with immunity for the virus's spread to die down on its own. Micah DanneyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Alabama House passes several criminal justice-related bills The bills address community corrections, judicial discretion in sentencing and the cost of housing state inmates in county jails. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 24, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Benefactor or ideologue "Brooks has become a pariah and now actually hurts the growth and expansion of Alabama." Steve FlowersFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature House passes Aniah’s Law The House passed Aniah's Law 101 to 0, which would give judges discretion to deny bail to potentially dangerous defendants. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Senate carries over election audit bill The Senate carried over Senate Bill 45 which would authorize a limited post-election audit following the 2022 election. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Brooks supports Sorrell’s permitless carry bill Congressman Mo Brooks on Tuesday expressed his support for state Rep. Andrew Sorrell's constitutional carry legislation. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Legislature Senate leadership outlines legislative priorities Senate leadership outlines its remaining legislative priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 24, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Texas failed to prepare, Alabama shouldn’t "Fortunately, it’s a disaster that Alabama has taken aggressive steps to avoid." George ClarkFebruary 24, 2021
Education Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021