Health Medical Cannabis Commission once again awarding licenses Once again, the new licenses can be expected to be challenged with an onslaught of lawsuits. Jacob HolmesAugust 11, 2023
Courts President of former API legal arm steps down to join staff of Chief Justice Tom Parker As Matt Clark steps down, his wife Laura Clark has been selected to take over the conservative legal firm. Jacob HolmesAugust 10, 2023
Education Ivey kicks-off statewide expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Ivey announced her intent to participate in the Imagination Library during her 2023 inaugural address. Jacob HolmesAugust 10, 2023
Courts Midwives, doctors file suit challenging “de facto ban” on birthing centers The lawsuit claims that ADPH has created significant uncertainty around the legal status of birth centers that provide midwife-led care. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2023
Infrastructure Ivey announces new statewide brand for high-speed internet expansion Ivey also detailed upcoming programs to support broadband expansion projects. Jacob HolmesAugust 9, 2023
State Patriot Front resurfaces in Birmingham The hate group has been most active in Birmingham, focusing mostly on graffiti and vandalism. Members recently protested a Prattville pride picnic in person. Jacob HolmesAugust 8, 2023
Courts Judge holds final hearing before Cannabis Commission restarts licensing process The commission confirmed it still plans to award licenses Thursday, setting up a new phase in the litigation proceedings. Jacob HolmesAugust 8, 2023
Elections ALGOP creates standing rule to block AEA funding in school board races The rule would prohibit GOP candidates in school board races from taking campaign donations from the Alabama Education Association. Jacob HolmesAugust 7, 2023
Party politics ALGOP joins discourse criticizing LGBTQ content in public libraries A proposed resolution calls for the Alabama Public Library Service to cut ties with the American Library Association. Jacob HolmesAugust 7, 2023
Party politics Alabama Republicans cheer on thrice-indicted former president Trump Trump told the audience that he sees the historic three indictments against him as a "badge of honor." Jacob HolmesAugust 5, 2023