Opinion Opinion | You get what you vote for Ryan Cagle is everything people say they want in a candidate for public office. So why won't people vote for him today in SD5? Josh MoonJune 24, 2025
News Opinion | The 10 worst bills that Alabama lawmakers didn’t pass (yet) From "Jail the Librarians" to mandating prayer, discover the 10 worst bills Alabama lawmakers nearly passed but left on the cutting room floor. StaffMay 27, 2025
Elections Albritton announces re-election bid for Alabama Senate District 22 A fiscal conservative and Finance and Taxation committee chair, Albritton is seeking another term to continue his focus on budget stewardship and local infrastructure... StaffMay 22, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Protecting our rural roots with 2025 Legislative Session accomplishments As leader of the Alabama Senate, I have spent much of my time bringing laser-like focus to accomplishing this mission. Garlan GudgerMay 13, 2025
Legislature Grocery tax reduction bill heads to governor’s desk If signed, the grocery tax reduction would go into effect on Sept. 1 of this year. Alex JobinMay 8, 2025
Legislature Senate passes bill to restructure Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles The legislation aims to expand the parole board from three members to five, and remove the power to appoint the board's chair from the... Alex JobinMay 7, 2025
Legislature Alfa health plans move toward final Senate vote More than 30 Alabama health care and community organizations signed onto a letter urging legislators to oppose the plans. Jacob HolmesApril 23, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes paid parental leave for state workers The bill now heads to Governor Kay Ivey for her expected signature. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Elections AFA announces its endorsement of Matt Woods for Alabama Senate District 5 Woods currently serves in the Alabama House of Representatives for District 13. StaffMarch 18, 2025
Legislature Senate passes bill to allow Jackson Hospital to restructure debt following bankruptcy Sen. Kirk Hatcher introduced the bill in the wake of Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery filing for bankruptcy. Alex JobinMarch 7, 2025