Legislature House Education Committee moves two bills, delays action on “choice” bill A bill reworking charter school governance and another streamlining teacher certifications for professionals got favorable reports. Josh MoonMay 4, 2023
National U.S. Space Command review still drags on Huntsville was selected as Space Command's permanent home in January 2021. Josh MoonMay 3, 2023
Municipal elections Alabama NAACP pushes back on Madison city manager proposal The change would leave the Madison mayor as essentially an at-large city councilman. Josh MoonMay 3, 2023
Legislature RSA takes first step towards new Statehouse building A request for bids to build a new Statehouse was sent out by RSA on Monday. Josh MoonMay 2, 2023
Courts David Cole again takes election challenge to the Alabama Supreme Court For the second time, Cole is asking the state's highest court to overturn a ruling by a Madison County circuit judge. Josh MoonMay 1, 2023
Prisons Federal prison guard indicted for assaulting Alabama inmates The alleged sexual assaults occurred at the federal prison facility located in Aliceville. Josh MoonApril 28, 2023
Legislature Bill altering charter school law makes first committee appearance The bill would make several changes to the current charter school law, mostly dealing with how the commission is selected and funded. Josh MoonApril 27, 2023
Congress Britt: Kids’ Social Media Act “critical” for protecting children If it becomes law, the legislation would ban social media use for children under 13. Josh MoonApril 27, 2023
Courts Dadeville shooting: 89 shots, seven guns, a “bloody” scene The first hearing for the six defendants in the Dadeville shooting case provided the first specific details of the shooting. Josh MoonApril 26, 2023
Congress Britt part of bipartisan effort to regulate kids’ use of social media The bipartisan legislation, which hasn't yet been revealed, would put an age limit on social media usage. Josh MoonApril 26, 2023