Legislature New Bessemer Rep. Tillman brings law, education experience to seat Tillman grew up around politics as his mother brought him to work the polls and pass out campaign literature. Jacob HolmesDecember 21, 2022
Corruption Dismukes’ theft trial set for Jan. 9 Dismukes is alleged to have stolen well over $2,500 worth of flooring materials from his former employer between 2016 and 2018. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2022
Legislature Alabama Legislature must extend Alabama Jobs Act to keep economic incentives in place A joint commission recommended earlier this month that the act be extended and the $350 million cap be increased, although it did not recommend... Jacob HolmesDecember 19, 2022
Legislature New HD94 Rep. Fidler is a “farm girl living the American dream” Fidler served as horticulturist for Eufaula for eight years and as public works director for the city of Fairhope for 16 years. Jacob HolmesDecember 16, 2022
Legislature Ivey promotes bipartisanship in speech to new lawmakers Ivey highlighted "failing schools," broadband access and prisons as major issues the new class of legislators will have to address. Jacob HolmesDecember 15, 2022
Prisons ACLU criticizes request for longer execution window The ACLU is criticizing Ivey for proposing that the state be granted more time to carry out certain executions. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2022
Infrastructure Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition creates license plates to raise electric vehicle awareness The organization must get 250 pre-commitments by September 2023 for the tags to actually be made. Jacob HolmesDecember 14, 2022
Governor Ivey bans TikTok use on state devices, networks Ivey said the decision was a "no-brainer," citing security threats from China and Alabamians' right to privacy. Jacob HolmesDecember 13, 2022
Prisons Ivey asks Alabama Supreme Court for more time to carry out executions Ivey suggested "death warrants" be extended past the 24-hour window when the process is delayed by a stay of execution. Jacob HolmesDecember 13, 2022
Education ACHE recommends $207 million budget increase The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved a $2.36 billion budget recommendation Friday. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2022