Courts Alabama politicians respond to SCOTUS ruling on presidential immunity The Supreme Court's ruling that presidents cannot be prosecuted for any official acts received seemingly unanimous support from Alabama Republicans. Chance PhillipsJuly 2, 2024
Congress Sen. Tuberville continues crusade against “wokeness” in U.S. military Senator Tuberville accused “woke” DEI programs, gender-affirming healthcare, and vaccination requirements of causing recent declines in military recruitment. Chance PhillipsJuly 2, 2024
Congress Sens. Britt and Tuberville try to block changes to unaccompanied children policy Alabama’s senators sponsored a resolution to prevent the Office of Refugee Resettlement from codifying protections for immigrant children in custody. Chance PhillipsJuly 1, 2024
National AG Marshall joins other states in challenging NHTSA fuel economy standards Attorney General Marshall cosigned a petition for review attacking recently proposed increases to passenger car and light truck mileage requirements. Chance PhillipsJuly 1, 2024
Courts SCOTUS punts on federal preemption of restrictive abortion bans SCOTUS ruled it incorrectly decided to hear Moyle v. United States, allowing federal law to still override Idaho abortion law. Chance PhillipsJuly 1, 2024
News SPLC management and union clash over layoffs and the organization’s future The SPLC Union says the recent layoffs are union busting and reflect the organization’s move away from the rural South. Chance PhillipsJune 28, 2024
Local news Newbern’s first Black mayor reaches settlement after being kept out of office Years after he was first elected, Patrick Braxton may finally be able to replace Newbern’s unelected local government. Chance PhillipsJune 27, 2024
Economy Job openings in Alabama unchanged in April, separations down Recent reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show the Alabama labor market remains tight, even as unemployment ticked up. Chance PhillipsJune 27, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Long live the death tax Tuberville spends his entire opinion piece obfuscating one simple truth: only the richest 0.1 percent have to pay estate taxes. Chance PhillipsJune 26, 2024
Governor Gov. Ivey announces $53.5 million grant for expanding broadband Using American Rescue Plan funds, the new grant should make it cheaper to build last-mile connections in 25 counties. Chance PhillipsJune 26, 2024