Opinion Opinion | Alabama needs a biotech training center to support a vital, growing industry It’s a win for people who need good jobs, a win for the biotech industry, and a win for our state. Rodger SmithermanApril 29, 2024
Courts Singleton plaintiffs argue State’s map is racially gerrymandered The Singleton plaintiffs had their day in court Tuesday, arguing that the state's map committed racial gerrymandering. Jacob HolmesAugust 16, 2023
Legislature Smitherman: PRICE Act takes money from needy students A Senate committee gave the "school choice" bill a favorable report, but lawmakers warned that it faces a tough road to a vote. Josh MoonMay 11, 2023
Legislature Personal Privacy Protection Act proposed It would prohibit public agencies from disclosing personal information about members, volunteers, or donors of non-profit organizations. Patrick DarringtonApril 6, 2023
News Bills to slash “good time” accrual advance in House and Senate committees Opponents raised concerns about overcrowding and losing one of the few incentives for good behavior within the prisons. Jacob HolmesMarch 23, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate minority announces leadership Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, was elected to his second four-year term, a first for the Democratic group. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023
Legislature The top five most effective lawmakers of 2022 They build bipartisan coalitions and craft complicated legislation to make the wheels of Alabama government turn. StaffDecember 27, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate, House pass bill targeting private funding for elections The bill was in in response to grants funded by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in 2020 in which he spent $350 million in national... Eddie BurkhalterApril 8, 2022
Legislature Due process bill for K-12 students facing discipline fails to advance Sen. Smitherman's bill passed the Senate but failed to make it to the House floor. He plans to bring it back next year. Eddie BurkhalterMay 5, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Amendment 4: Stairway to heaven or highway to hell? If you wouldn't trust that august body to manage your checkbook, reconfigure your last will and testament, or redefine the terms of your car... Bill BrittOctober 8, 2020