Prisons Jerry Nadler asks feds to block use of COVID aid to build Alabama’s new prisons Some Alabama lawmakers want to use $400 million of Alabama's federal COVID aid to help build new prisons. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 28, 2021
Legislature Alabama Legislature begins special session on prison construction, reforms House committees are to meet Tuesday to debate bills on prison construction and two bills on criminal justice reform. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 27, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Alabama has kicked the “prison problem” can for far too long "We’re reaching down and picking up this can once and for all because it’s the right thing to do." Kay IveySeptember 24, 2021
Elections Candidates will not be able to fundraise during the special session Campaigns will not be allowed to accept campaign contributions during the blackout period. Brandon MoseleySeptember 23, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A majority of voters want expanded gambling, lottery. There’s little opposition. Why can’t it get done? "The gambling bill would generate nearly a billion dollars in tax revenue annually and create more than 12,000 jobs. That seems worthwhile." Josh MoonSeptember 2, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | A GOP lawmaker didn’t know about redlining, they want to keep it that way "A private meeting at a church between several bipartisan lawmakers sparked some hope of better understanding. Then came CRT." Josh MoonAugust 19, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Expanding broadband access is essential for the American Dream "Unfortunately, that Dream is being shackled for many Alabamians right now." U.S. Senator Katie BrittJuly 22, 2021
Legislature Alabama Policy Institute releases scorecards for members of the Alabama Legislature API opposed medical marijuana and gaming and supported efforts to limit the governor's powers, so senators with different views received low scores. Brandon MoseleyJuly 6, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | In the long run, cheaters never win "The For the People Act could have started to make that better. But better for all Americans is not part of the Republican agenda." Joey KennedyJune 24, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Prison issue remains unresolved "This issue has to be addressed. Therefore, it looks imminent that at least two special sessions are in store for this year." Steve FlowersJune 16, 2021