Elections SPLC Action Fund launches new PACs to recruit progressive candidates throughout South The PACs are targeted at supporting candidates to run for local-level elections that are often uncontested against incumbents. Jacob HolmesSeptember 14, 2022
Elections Blake hopes to help Libertarians secure ballot access with gubernatorial run Blake said he is tired of "squishy Republicans" who talk about limited government but never follow through. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2022
Party politics ALGOP Outreach Coalition seeks to build bridges to minority voters Among other speakers, Rep. Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, spoke about being the first African American elected as a Republican since Reconstruction. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2022
Health Companies begin requesting applications for medical marijuana licenses Around 200 total requests have been submitted in the first week of applications. Jacob HolmesSeptember 12, 2022
Education Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Education Board of Education moves toward changing graduation requirements If adopted, graduating students in 2028 and beyond will be required to earn a college and career ready credential in order to earn a... Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Health Officials break ground on new mental health facility in Hoover Another groundbreaking is planned for an additional mental health facility in Madison County this fall. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022
Courts Eagle Forum fighting DOJ subpoena over bill targeting trans medical treatment ban Southeast Law Institute is also fighting an identical subpoena, arguing that the requested documents are irrelevant to the case. Jacob HolmesSeptember 8, 2022
Health Marshall declares intent to enforce abortion ban against VA doctors The VA is allowing abortions to be provided even in states that have made the procedure illegal. Jacob HolmesSeptember 7, 2022
Elections Sophocleus running as Libertarian for U.S. Senate John Sophocleus said he would uphold and apply the U.S. Constitution without regard to lobbyists. Jacob HolmesSeptember 7, 2022