Aerospace and Defense Starliner second test flight has been authorized for late this summer If Starliner passes testing with NASA, it could then be used to actually transport astronauts. Brandon MoseleyApril 21, 2021
Legislature Opponents of Alabama’s transgender youth treatment ban implore lawmakers to stop House Bill 1, which would criminalize gender-affirming care for trans youth, could soon come up for a vote. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2021
Prisons CoreCivic settles lawsuit for $56 million, more firms pull out of Alabama prison bid CoreCivic’s settlement comes as the company struggles to secure financing to build two of Alabama's planned three new prisons. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Stop with the excuses and expand Medicaid already "There are no believable reasons left for not expanding Medicaid." Josh MoonApril 20, 2021
Legislature Senate approves bill to nullify federal gun control laws Officials who enforce a federal gun control law could face jail time or fines. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature House to consider legislation increasing penalties for resisting arrest The legislation would raise the charge for resisting arrest from a Class B misdemeanor to a Class A misdemeanor. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to increase penalties for fleeing from the police Crossing a state line while eluding police would become a felony in some cases under the legislation. Brandon MoseleyApril 20, 2021
Prisons Barclays pulls out as underwriter for CoreCivic’s Alabama prison construction deal Barclays had come under fire after pledging in 2019 to cut ties with private prison companies. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Public safety Pardons and Paroles director working toward more transparency in hearings Director Cam Ward said he's working on a plan to allow virtual attendance at pardons and paroles hearings. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2021
Legislature Legislature gives final approval to Aniah’s law The constitutional amendment would allow judges to deny bail to some defendants accused of violent crimes. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021