Legislature Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations The bill should expand current requirements and close existing loopholes in insurance regulations. StaffSeptember 15, 2023
Environment Alabama Port Authority rejects possible whale-saving rule A 2021 analysis showed the Port of Mobile contributes $85 billion to the state’s economy. Samuel StettheimerJuly 17, 2023
Legislature Alabama House passes Brownfield development bill The bill provides liability protections and creates redevelopment districts that allow for environmental cleanup efforts. StaffMay 11, 2023
Elections Alabama Big 10 Mayors urge Alabamians to vote yes on “Aniah’s Law” The mayors of Alabama's 10 largest cities called on voters to show up to the polls and vote for Amendment 1. StaffNovember 8, 2022
News Analysis | How more is less when it comes to gambling in Alabama A "lottery only" bill would leave the state with more casino gaming than the comprehensive bill Josh MoonMarch 29, 2022
Legislature State Reps. Brown, Stringer receive award from national security think tank The Center for Security Policy’s Defender of Freedom Award is presented to public servants who provide service in support of America’s national security. StaffDecember 14, 2021
Health Lawmaker pre-files bill to let parents opt out from school mask mandates The bill was filed on a day when Alabama had 92 fewer ICU beds statewide than patients needing that care. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 2, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights into law The Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights establishes critical protections for sexual assault survivors. Eddie BurkhalterJune 25, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Fringe ideologues threaten state’s economic future "If Alabama continues to pass legislation and promote ideas of racial injustice and hatred, it will not achieve its potential." Bill BrittFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Bill would make owning pre-1960 slot machines legal for personal use Vintage slot machines are highly sought-after by collectors, but owning one for personal use is a crime in Alabama. That could change this year. ... Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 27, 2020