Elections State auditor race takes shape as Chen qualifies, Sorrell seeks reelection With businessman Derek Chen's qualification, the race now pits his call for reform against incumbent Andrew Sorrell's push for continuity. StaffJanuary 9, 2026
Featured Opinion Opinion | Why the conditions for better government are finally taking shape Public fatigue, moral awakening, and economic pressures are creating a rare opening for more stable, principled leadership in Alabama and the nation. Bill BrittDecember 8, 2025
Elections Pike Road mayoral race filings show stark contrast in priorities and transparency Stone complies with campaign finance law, maintains strong bond rating; Spurlin fined for missed filings and delayed disclosures. Bill BrittJuly 8, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Alabama improves transparency in Economic Tax Incentives This a major victory for those concerned about government transparency and accountability. Patricia ToddJune 6, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | A horrible, awful, no good bill HB372 is supposed to be about building a Statehouse. Instead, it forgives election corruption and hides state contracts. Josh MoonMay 4, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bill to allow release of body cam video A bill by Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birimingham, would also allow the release of the recording to personal representatives of the video's subject. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Public safety Dadeville, all of Alabama await answers on deadly shooting Four days after a horrific mass shooting at a teen's birthday party, details on the shooting or suspects has been hard to come by. Josh MoonApril 19, 2023
Legislature Ivey, legislative leaders unveil plan to build on Alabama’s economic incentives The plan renews and expands on the Alabama Jobs Act and Growing Alabama credits while also creating more transparency of the incentives offered. Jacob HolmesApril 4, 2023
State Ivey orders state agencies to establish public records pages Every state agency will be required to have a public records page, and will not be allowed to charge per-page fees on electronic documents. Jacob HolmesJanuary 27, 2023
Prisons Alabama groups call for transparency in executions, oppose nitrogen hypoxia The groups are calling for transparency in response to the delayed execution of Joe James Jr. in July, in which witnesses were kept outside... Jacob HolmesSeptember 21, 2022