Elections Wahl SEI filing issue resolved, candidacy unaffected Ethics Commission records showed a missing annual disclosure, but officials said Wahl was in compliance after filing electronically Wednesday. Bill BrittJune 10, 2026
Elections Video raises new questions in Cullman donor, gambling controversy A video shows gambling machines operating at donor-linked store before removal, prompting renewed questions about enforcement and campaign contributions. Bill BrittJune 1, 2026
News Analysis | Donations tied to business network surround Cullman power structure APR review finds roughly $90,000 from Dewani-linked entities flowed into campaigns tied to Cullman County law enforcement leadership. Bill BrittMay 14, 2026
News Alabama Ethics Commission sees increase in municipal FCPA appeals The Alabama Ethics Commission saw an uptick in municipal FCPA as a result of the new filing process. Mary Claire WootenDecember 4, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Power doesn’t hide in shadows—it hides in disclosure forms Financial activity tied to Andrew Sorrell’s consulting firm and PAC raises questions about Alabama’s lax disclosure rules and enforcement. Bill BrittJuly 28, 2025
State Former prosecutor: Ethics commissioners should rein in investigators Former prosecutor Matt Hart wrote to AEC commissioners that changes need to be made to rules to ensure basic rights are honored. Josh MoonOctober 29, 2024
Legislature House Ethics Commission considers past legislation to craft new bill The committee will begin actually crafting the new legislation in the new year, just before the start of the new legislative session. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2023
Legislature Legislature passes bill opening ethics complaints to respondents Concerns arose in both chambers that the act would reveal complainants’ identities to respondents. Samuel StettheimerJune 7, 2023
Courts Ethics Commission Executive Director Tom Albritton welcomes court review After the AG filed suit against the Ethics Commission, its executive director said it welcomes the review. Josh MoonNovember 30, 2022
Courts Alabama AG vs. Alabama Ethics Commission Alabama AG Steve Marshall filed a lawsuit Monday against the Alabama Ethics Commission, seeking to have an opinion invalidated. Josh MoonNovember 29, 2022