Legislature Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall State Reps. England, Travis, and McCampbell and Sen. Singleton discussed the failed gambling bill, IVF, and school funding with voters. Chance PhillipsJune 25, 2024
Courts Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering. Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023
Special Session Congressional redistricting process begins with public hearing Several maps were suggested during the first hearing on the process, but it is unclear what direction lawmakers are leaning. Jacob HolmesJune 28, 2023
News Bills to slash “good time” accrual advance in House and Senate committees Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Health New Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences to be established in Demopolis by 2026 Ivey's proposal includes $62 million to construct the campus, which would be located adjacent to Whitfield Regional Hospital. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama Democrats tried to warn you Back in 2019, when Republicans were passing a full abortion ban, Democrats were screaming about the consequences. They were right. Josh MoonJuly 20, 2022
Legislature Committee OKs draft redistricting maps over criticism from Democrats Democrats questioned the process, saying they did not have time to digest the information before coming to a vote. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
State Ivey announces $16.5 million for University of Alabama transportation research building The project will be a joint project for the University, the Alabama Power Company and Mercedes with state support. Brandon MoseleyJuly 26, 2021
Legislature Senate passes bill to provide medical assistance to children having seizures The legislation would authorize trained volunteers at schools to give emergency medication to a child having a seizure. Brandon MoseleyMay 10, 2021
Legislature Senate passes Marsh’s broadband bill Senate Bill 215 would set up an authority that would have the power to issue contracts to companies to carry broadband. Brandon MoseleyMarch 4, 2021