Congress Rep. Terri Sewell introduces bill to expand Medicare residencies The bipartisan legislation would add an additional 14,000 residences over the next seven years, if passed. Mary Claire WootenJune 11, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | The 5 best bills passed during the 2025 Legislative Session This session delivered some major wins on taxes, healthcare, workforce support, and public safety. StaffMay 23, 2025
News Alabama considers school safety legislation Alabama lawmakers are considering legislation that would allocate funding to public schools for emergency response technology. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Legislature New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2024
Legislature League of Women Voters trains citizens to engage in legislative process Panelists said making personal relationships with lawmakers and speaking up at public hearings are some of the best opportunities advocates have. Jacob HolmesDecember 17, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Productive session offers promise that Alabama’s best days are yet to come The people of Alabama should be proud of what lawmakers accomplished throughout the last three months. Nathaniel LedbetterMay 24, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s no lottery vote because some Senate Republicans sold out Despite a number of excuses and ridiculous rewrites of history, you don't get to vote because some Senate Republicans sold out. Josh MoonMay 20, 2024
Legislature Healthcare expansion, lack of communication threaten gambling legislation The week ended with seemingly much disarray surrounding the gambling legislation, but optimism remains that a deal can be reached. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2024
National Britt supports bipartisan telehealth legislation The legislation is a bipartisan effort that is intended to expand telehealth services to more people, sponsored by Britt and 57 other senators. Patrick DarringtonDecember 21, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Porn age verification legislation aligned with far-right astroturf campaign The intention is admirable, but there is a sinister truth to all of this new push for child-proofing the internet. Michael McGrady JrNovember 22, 2023