Legislature New bill would give citizens avenue to directly petition for laws Citizens could bypass lawmakers and get new laws placed directly on the ballot for a vote of the people. Jacob HolmesJuly 4, 2025
Courts Judge voids AMCC licenses; calls arise for legislative action Montgomery judge rules AMCC violated state law in license awards; plaintiffs, advocates demand legislative reforms to ensure a fair, legal cannabis licensing process. StaffApril 23, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi Legislature in charity softball game Proceeds from the game will benefit Children’s of Alabama, which is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation. StaffApril 8, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Legislator votes to abolish his own county A legendary dirty trick played on a legislator by a fellow legislator still reverberates over 60 years later. Steve FlowersFebruary 19, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | An Alabama solution to medical cannabis woes The Medical Cannabis Commission failed to follow Alabama laws when awarding licenses. The Legislature's solution: Change the laws. Josh MoonFebruary 5, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Making the most of Alabama’s momentum We must continue growing our successes and overcoming our challenges one by one. Nathaniel LedbetterJanuary 15, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Two of Alabama’s legislative giants passed away in 2024 State Sen. Jimmy Holley of Coffee County and Rep. James Buskey of Mobile both passed away in November. Steve FlowersJanuary 1, 2025
News Portion of Alabama Highway 181 named for former Rep. Joe Faust In 2002, Faust was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives, a position he held until 2022. StaffDecember 11, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Hill files bill to split session in two Hill’s bill would shorten the spring session, then lawmakers would then reconvene in Montgomery in September. Jacob HolmesDecember 2, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers grill parole board chair over low approval rates Beginning in 2019, applicants have been granted parole at a sharply declining rate. Jacob HolmesOctober 24, 2024