Corruption John Rogers, longest serving Alabama Democrat, to plead guilty to federal charges, resign Rogers has signed a plea agreement admitting to his role in a kickback scheme. Josh MoonMarch 12, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | John Rogers is in jail. Why isn’t Donald Trump? If John Rogers is in jail for witness tampering, why isn't Donald Trump? Josh MoonNovember 3, 2023
Legislature State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge The indictment of Rogers follows the indictment for former State Rep. Fred Plump for involvement in the same kickback scheme. Jacob HolmesSeptember 28, 2023
Corruption State Rep. Rogers’ assistant indicted on fraud related to kickback scheme A 21-count indictment filed this week in United States District Court charges Varrie Johnson Kindall, 58, of Chelsea. Jacob HolmesSeptember 1, 2023
Prisons Another underwriter, Stifel Bank, backs out of Alabama prison deal: report Stifel says it will not underwrite the private prison project after KeyBanc Capital Markets and Barclays also withdrew. Brandon MoseleyMay 11, 2021
Legislature Speaker says that gambling bill will be on the floor of the House on Thursday The gambling bill will be the next item taken up by the House on Thursday following a vote on medical marijuana. Brandon MoseleyMay 5, 2021
Prisons Gov. Kay Ivey’s prison plan faces lawsuit The lawsuit alleges the prison plan runs afoul of the Alabama Constitution and state law. Eddie BurkhalterApril 28, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes bill to reform Birmingham retirement system The legislation would require city employees to raise their contributions to their retirement. Brandon MoseleyApril 19, 2021
Legislature House passes bill to reform Birmingham Pension System The would increase the pension contribution of Birmingham city employees from 7 percent of their gross pay to 7 and a half percent. Brandon MoseleyApril 7, 2021
Elections Internal polling shows Tuberville, Jones would be a tight race Sen. Doug Jones’ campaign released an internal poll Monday showing that the incumbent Democratic senator and Republican Senate candidate Tommy Tuberville would be in... Brandon MoseleyJune 23, 2020