Legislature House committee approves $10.64 prescription tax, stirring major concerns House Bill 238 would introduce a $10.64 tax on every prescription filled in the state. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Congress Sewell votes to pass bipartisan government funding legislation The House-passed government funding package includes $9.8 million that Sewell secured for 11 community projects. StaffMarch 7, 2024
National Sewell to bring original foot soldiers as guests to the State of the Union Three foot soldiers will join Rep. Sewell on Thursday as President Biden delivers his annual address. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Courts Former sheriff’s deputy pleads guilty to federal civil rights offense for excessive force Blake Hicks, 33, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Health Judges choose two Alabama Performance Excellence winners The award honors the receipients for quality and performance excellence. StaffMarch 7, 2024
Elections Barry Moore wins GOP nomination in 1st Congressional District upset Moore was buoyed by regions newly integrated into the 1st Congressional District during court-mandated redistricting. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Elections Brewbaker, Dobson advance to GOP runoff in Alabama’s 2nd District The outcome of the Republican runoff will lead to a November showdown against the Democratic nominee. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Elections Justice Sarah Stewart wins GOP Primary for Alabama Chief Justice Associate Justice Sarah Stewart emerged victorious in the Republican primary, securing her position over Bryan Taylor. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Education Montgomery voters back school tax renewal, secure $12m annually for education The tax renewal secures a crucial stream of funding for the next three decades. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Prisons Gov. Ivey awards grant to combat contraband cell phones in prisons The ADOC reported a 60 percent increase in cell phone confiscations from 2019 to 2022. StaffMarch 6, 2024