Legislature House passes bill to require secret ballot union vote at businesses receiving incentives Opponents say unions are necessary to empower them to fight for fait pay and benefits. Patrick DarringtonApril 24, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The real story of Gadsden and Goodyear The only way to make unions seem like the bad guy in a tale of American industry is to lie about them. Josh MoonApril 9, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Rep. Stadthagen exposes truth on IVF against “dark money group’s” claims Alabama couples who face fertility issues rely on medical treatments including IVF to give birth to children they desperately want. Scott StadthagenMarch 4, 2024
State Republicans threaten Alabama Archives funding over LGBT history lecture After the Alabama Archives hosted a lecture on LGBT history in Alabama, Republicans are threatening its funding. Patrick DarringtonJune 19, 2023
Legislature Legislature OKs bill to ban some foreign governments from owning property The bill no longer purports to stop individuals from purchasing property, only entities representing the governments themselves. Jacob HolmesMay 26, 2023
Legislature Chinese citizens speak out against legislation preventing their acquisition of property APR spoke to several Chinese people who are citizens or reside in Alabama who were outraged by this legislation. Patrick DarringtonMay 16, 2023
Legislature Fairview Rep. Shedd named House majority whip Majority whip is the third highest position within the caucus leadership structure. Jacob HolmesJanuary 13, 2023
Legislature Majority Leader Stadthagen sees strength in election of 26 new GOP lawmakers Stadthagen will serve as leader of the caucus as it ushers in 26 new Republican members. StaffNovember 15, 2022
Legislature Republicans select new leadership in the Legislature Because Republicans represent a supermajority, nomination for a House leadership post is tantamount to election. Jacob HolmesNovember 11, 2022
Education Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022