Governor Ivey announces start of grants to offset lost pistol permit fees The grants seek to fill the revenue gap from the Legislature's decision to eliminate the requirement for concealed carry permits. Jacob HolmesFebruary 7, 2023
Environment 3M to stop making PFAS chemicals that contaminate North Alabama water supply New EPA regulations, not supported by Alabama's GOP congressmen, are one of the factors that have affected the decision. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Environment ADEM: Moody fire not “discernibly” impacting water quality The EPA detected hazardous levels of chemicals in the air, but ADEM says there's no similar hazard to water quality. Jacob HolmesFebruary 6, 2023
Legislature 2023 Legislative Session whip around: A look at what’s been pre-filed so far With a month before the first session of the quadrennium, only 16 pre-filed bills have been made available to the public. Jacob HolmesFebruary 3, 2023
Congress Britt to serve on three Senate committees, including Appropriations Britt is the only freshman Senator to serve on the powerful appropriations committee. Jacob HolmesFebruary 2, 2023
Congress Britt joins letter in support of Medicare Advantage program Enrollment in the program has doubled over the past decade, serving nearly 50 percent of individuals eligible for Medicare. Jacob HolmesFebruary 1, 2023
Legislature Bill filed to prevent employers from mandating microchips The bill's sponsor, Prince Chestnut, D-Selma, said this is a pre-emptive bill to dissuade companies from considering the burgeoning technology. Jacob HolmesFebruary 1, 2023
Legislature Pre-filed bills would slash incentive time accruals The bill proposes significant reductions in the amount of days offered in return for good behavior from incarcerated individuals. Jacob HolmesJanuary 31, 2023
State Alabama’s laws affecting LGBTQ+ people reviewed in annual index Alabama passed multiple laws impacting LGBTQ individuals including the criminalization of gender-affirming care and preventing LGBTQ discussions in the classroom. Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2023
Congress Rep. Carl chosen to serve on three appropriations subcommittees Carl said he is thrilled to serve on the "critical subcommittees" and "ensure our tax dollars are spent wisely." Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2023