Courts Supreme Court hears arguments on Porn ID law similar to Alabama’s Alabama passed a nearly identical bill, HB164, in the last legislative session. Mary Claire Wooten23 hours ago
Courts Department of Labor’s child labor cases remain tied up in court The Department of Labor’s two cases accusing Alabama employers of “oppressive child labor” have both faced repeated motions to dismiss. Chance PhillipsDecember 2, 2024
Courts Federal court hears arguments for blocking third nitrogen execution The 11th Circuit affirmed a district judge's ruling from earlier this month that the execution may proceed. Mary Claire WootenNovember 19, 2024
Courts Court rejects AMCC’s bid to dismiss lawsuit, medical cannabis in limbo This case is more than just a legal dispute—it’s a referendum on Alabama’s ability to deliver a functional and equitable medical cannabis program. Bill BrittNovember 18, 2024
Courts ALGOP considers renewing redistricting battle after Figures win Some leaders in the state Republican Party are already looking to reconfigure the 2nd Congressional District yet again. Alex JobinNovember 15, 2024
Courts Family weighs lawsuit after veteran’s death in Macon County jail John Reed, a disabled veteran, was fatally beaten in Macon County Jail while awaiting bond. Mary Claire WootenNovember 14, 2024
Courts Alabama, 30 states announce $1.37 billion settlement with Kroger Alabama will receive up to approximately $19.8 million for opioid abatement. StaffNovember 5, 2024
Courts U.S. Supreme Court allows Virginia to purge voter rolls Alabama has also tried to remove potential noncitizens from its rolls but remains blocked. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2024
Courts Former judge appointed mediator in medical marijuana dispute Retired judge Eugene Reese will now be at the center of a long-running dispute over Alabama's medical marijuana licensing. Josh MoonOctober 23, 2024
Courts Justice Department secures $8M to address redlining in Black communities in Birmingham Redlining is an illegal practice by which lenders avoid providing credit services to individuals living in communities of color. StaffOctober 16, 2024
Courts Majority of voters support mandating insurance coverage of IVF, polling shows Of those surveyed, 89 percent said that they support IVF treatment. Alex JobinOctober 11, 2024