Party politics ALGOP votes no confidence on Ronna McDaniel leadership McDaniel is being challenged by Harmeet Dhillon, who represented Donald Trump in lawsuits related to the 2020 election. Jacob HolmesJanuary 10, 2023
Legislature House leaders say unemployment tax cut will help grow economy The Legislature in 2021 moved funds originally headed to reimburse counties and municipalities for COVID measures to boost the unemployment fund. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Courts State asks for medical records of transgender youth in court case Plaintiffs are challenging the motion, saying those records are confidential and could lead to criminal charges under the new law. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Corruption Dismukes trial pushed to Feb. 13 Dismukes' trial would have begun today, but an order filed Thursday reset the date. Jacob HolmesJanuary 9, 2023
Legislature Legislature organizational session begins next week Legislators will establish new rules for the quadrennium and establish leadership for both chambers during the session. Jacob HolmesJanuary 6, 2023
Economy Most Alabama employers to see 54 percent unemployment insurance tax cut This is the first time Alabama has dropped into Schedule A, the lowest tax rate schedule, since 1997. Jacob HolmesJanuary 6, 2023
Legislature “Coach” Plump seeks to make changes in District 55 Fred Plump has decades of experience in the National Guard, as a firefighter, as a community sports leader. Jacob HolmesJanuary 5, 2023
State Birmingham applying for grant to transform Smithfield community Overall, if awarded, the city plans to build up to 1,100 housing units across the community. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Education Troy University hires retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Boutwell as senior vice chancellor Boutwell will oversee public affairs and the university’s relationship with the military, among other responsibilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Health In case over transgender health care ban, medical groups seek to quash state subpoenas Counsel for the parties said the subpoenas go outside the scope of the lawsuit and infringe their First Amendment rights. Jacob HolmesJanuary 3, 2023