Legislature CHOOSE Act passes legislature, awaits Ivey’s signature today The bill would help parents pay for the cost to send their children to private schools primarily. Patrick DarringtonMarch 7, 2024
Elections Daniels, Figures to compete in 2nd Congressional District runoff The runoff will be held on April 16 and the winner will have to face the victor of the Republican runoff. Patrick DarringtonMarch 6, 2024
Prisons STD screening held at ADOC facility amid alleged outbreak The Alabama Department of Public Health conducted the STD screening at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonMarch 5, 2024
Legislature Senate approves amended version of Melson’s IVF bill The bill passed with unanimous support on a 34-0 vote. Patrick DarringtonMarch 4, 2024
Economy Is Nick Saban pro-union or anti-union? Saban is expected to speak to workers employed at the Mercedes Benz facility in Vance amid a unionization campaign. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 29, 2024
Economy Mercedes Benz workers announce majority support for unionization The announcement comes a month after workers at the plant initially declared their campaign to unionize. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 28, 2024
Legislature Multiple bills addressing IVF controversy to be heard in committees Wednesday Multiple legislators in the Alabama Legislature filed bills aimed at ensuring in vitro fertilization in the state is protected. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 28, 2024
Legislature New bill to prevent organ harvesting filed in the Legislature At least three families have received the bodies of their incarcerated loved ones after their death with organs missing. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 26, 2024
Legislature Anti-DEI, “divisive concepts” legislation passes Senate The bill will now move to the House for potential passage. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 23, 2024
Legislature Committee holds public hearing on “What is a Woman” legislation The bill would write into state law that "sex is objective and fixed." Patrick DarringtonFebruary 22, 2024