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." 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
Featured Opinion Opinion | Sessions ends: Gambling left on the table "The gambling issue dominated the entire session. However, it failed in the House of Representatives." Steve FlowersJune 2, 2021
Legislature Alabama 2021 Legislative Report: Week 13 More than 300 bills were enacted this year. Beth LyonsMay 26, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The session might be over, but the gambling bill still isn’t dead "With a large number of lawmakers still in support of the comprehensive gambling bill, a special session looms." Josh MoonMay 20, 2021
Governor Which bills has Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law in 2021? Here is a round-up of the 2021 Legislative Session legislation Gov. Kay Ivey has signed so far. StaffMay 19, 2021