Congress Britt introduces bill to expand access to housing assistance for disabled veterans The new legislation aims to increase access to housing support for disabled veterans in Alabama and across the country. Alex Jobin2 hours ago
News Advocates, violent crime victims spread awareness for victim compensation According to a national survey, 96 percent of violent crime victims failed to receive victim compensation in 2022. Alex Jobin1 day ago
Congress Sen. Britt joins bipartisan coalition to introduce Russian sanctions The new sanctions are cosponsored evenly by 25 Republican senators and 25 Democratic senators alike. Alex Jobin4 days ago
Legislature House Ways and Means Committee passes bill to tax vape products The proposed tax would apply to the retail sale of such products at a rate of 10 cents per milliliter. Alex Jobin5 days ago
News What are Trump’s tariffs and how will they impact your wallet? APR spoke with John Dove, a professor of economics at Troy University, to better understand the tariffs and what impact they will have. Alex Jobin6 days ago
Legislature Controversial wildlife rehabilitation bill awaits consideration by House Ag Committee The bill would allow good samaritans to care for injured or orphaned wildlife without an official license. Alex JobinApril 8, 2025
Legislature Gov. Ivey signs bill criminalizing inhalants into law The law also establishes the unlawful sale of inhalants as a Class D felony. Alex JobinApril 7, 2025
Health Alabama midwives and families criticize amendments to SB87 midwifery bill The Alabama Midwives Alliance and a number of concerned citizens have publicly denounced SB87's substitute. Alex JobinApril 4, 2025
Legislature Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama. Alex JobinApril 3, 2025
Legislature House committee approves General Fund budget package The budget will now move to the House floor to be considered for passage to the Senate. Alex JobinApril 2, 2025