Legislature Alabama’s Jones, Rafferty honored in 2024 CSG 20 Under 40 Leadership Award The award recognizes elected and appointed officials aged 40 or younger who demonstrate excellence in bipartisan leadership. StaffNovember 21, 2024
Legislature Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms The bill, pre-filed by Rep. Patrick Sellers, would require the State Board of Education to adopt a policy model for local boards to adopt. Mary Claire WootenNovember 21, 2024
Legislature Race for Senate president heats up Greg Reed's resignation has touched off a two-man race - new blood vs. establishment - for leadership of the Alabama Senate. Josh MoonNovember 20, 2024
Legislature Legislators and advocates look to address Alabama’s public transit woes Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison's bill looks to institute an additional $5 license tax and registration fee on motor vehicles to raise funds for the Alabama... Alex JobinNovember 20, 2024
Legislature Early voting could be coming to Alabama The House will consider HB-59 during the 2025 Legislative Session, which begins in February. Alex JobinNovember 19, 2024
Legislature Police bodycam transparency bill pre-filed for 2025 House Bill 10 would require the release of law enforcement body or dashboard camera footage. Wesley WalterNovember 13, 2024
Elections New bill looks to make Election Day state holiday Currently, Alabama is one of five states that offers time off for voting but with no pay. Alex JobinNovember 12, 2024
Legislature Bills to ban bump stocks, Glock switches pre-filed for 2025 The bill would make possession of a bump stock in a Class 1 municipality a Class C Felony. Wesley WalterNovember 6, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The gambling silly season has begun As is usually the case when it comes to gambling legislation in Alabama, the rumors, innuendos and outright lies have started to fly. Josh MoonOctober 31, 2024
Legislature England: Alabama’s increased parole rate proves board oversight is necessary After months of public pressure, the ABPP has finally started to grant more paroles. That random increase proves the need for oversight, Rep. Chris... Josh MoonOctober 11, 2024