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
Public safety Montgomery, state considering citations for misdemeanor marijuana possession The policies being considered at both the state and municipal level look to the example of Tuscaloosa. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2023
Legislature Bill filed to eliminate Jefferson Davis holiday Rep. Chris England also plans to file a bill to eliminate Robert E. Lee Day, which is still celebrated in conjunction with MLK Day. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023
Economy 2022 economic development projects brought record capital investment Economic development generated $10.1 billion in new capital investment in 2022. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023
Legislature Bill seeks to create manslaughter charges for drug trafficking leading to overdose Another 23 states have such a law on the books and more states are currently considering similar legislation. Jacob HolmesMarch 31, 2023
Legislature Bill to prohibit guns on school grounds sent to subcommittee Currently, a person can take a concealed pistol onto school grounds as long as they have a permit. Jacob HolmesMarch 30, 2023
Congress Sen. Katie Britt grills federal regulators on recent bank failures "You need to be held accountable, each and every one of you," Britt told bank regulators Tuesday. Jacob HolmesMarch 29, 2023
Prisons Easterling correctional officer charged with bringing contraband into facility According to a deposition, Thagard brought in the contraband in exchange for $10,000 in cash. Jacob HolmesMarch 29, 2023
Prisons Mandatory Release vs. Parole: What’s the difference? Rep. Jerry Starnes said declining parole approvals were a hoax and claimed mandatory release lets out prisoners "left and right." Jacob HolmesMarch 28, 2023
Legislature Paroles director: “We aren’t interested in microchipping parolees” A recent amendment to a bill in the Alabama House would allow the bureau to use microchips, at its discretion. Jacob HolmesMarch 27, 2023