Legislature New bill could allow campaign finances to cover dependent care Although the Alabama Ethics Commission previously ruled a candidate could use excess campaign expenses on childcare, it is not enshrined in Alabama law. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Congress Alabama man arrested near Capitol had notes, cache of weapons, records show Among the names on the handwritten notes in Coffman's truck was Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana. Eddie BurkhalterJanuary 13, 2021
Legislature Alabama State Rep. Anthony Daniels: “I thought I was going to die” House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels described his two-week battle with COVID. Josh MoonJanuary 9, 2021
Legislature Bill would require schools to play Star-Spangled Banner weekly Sen. Gerald Allen introduced the legislation that would require schools to play the national anthem at least once per week. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 4, 2021
Legislature Governor sets special election dates for House District 73 races Gov. Kay Ivey set the special primary election for March 30 and the general for July 13. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 31, 2020
Legislature First Black chief clerk of the Alabama House since Reconstruction appointed Natalyn Williams is the first Black person since at least Reconstruction to hold the position. Brandon MoseleyDecember 23, 2020
Governor ADP Chairman England questions Gov. Ivey’s expansion of government, executive orders “There will be a case study on the executive order power that the governor has used,” England said. Josh MoonDecember 18, 2020
Legislature How COVID-19 has impacted Alabama government COVID-19 has heavily affected the Alabama political world. Brandon MoseleyDecember 8, 2020
Governor Governor sets dates for Senate District 14 special election The special general election is set for Tuesday, July 13, 2021. StaffDecember 7, 2020
Legislature Sen. Albritton promises to push legislation to reduce jail overcrowding The legislation would aim reduce jail overcrowding and make the state pay for state inmates in county jails. Brandon MoseleyDecember 7, 2020
Governor Governor orders flags lowered in honor of former Rep. Alvin Holmes Ivey’s directive calls for flags to be lowered on Sunday when Holmes is to be buried. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 25, 2020