Elections Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers Under Alabama's Fair Campaign Practices Act, federal campaign funds transferred to state campaigns are capped at $1,000. Any transfers exceeding this limit constitute a... Bill Britt6 hours ago
News House committee kills bill requiring religious instruction credit The bill would have required school systems to adopt policies on allowing academic credit for off-campus "religious instruction" time. Jacob HolmesApril 3, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs historic paid parental leave into law The law will provide paid parental leave for eligible public employees, including teachers and state workers. StaffApril 3, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell’s statement on President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement “Trump’s tariffs amount to the largest tax increase on families in American history," Sewell said. StaffApril 3, 2025
News Rogers Hamilton: No justice for murdered Black teen Lynched in 1957 Alabama after waving at white girls, Rogers Hamilton's murder remained unsolved for decades. Liz RyanApril 2, 2025
Economy Innovate Alabama fosters a state where innovation doesn’t just exist — it thrives InvestAL boosts Alabama’s startup growth, keeping capital and innovation rooted in communities across the state. Bill BrittApril 2, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell speaks out against Trump’s Social Security plan "It's time for the House Republicans to put their constituents first and join us in protecting Social Security," Sewell said. StaffApril 2, 2025
News USDA designates 20 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has designated 20 Alabama counties as primary natural disaster areas due to a recent drought. StaffApril 2, 2025
News Longtime State Parks administrator selected as new deputy director Chad Davis is the new deputy director, making him the No. 2 executive for the State Parks System. StaffApril 2, 2025
News Federal judge: Alabama can’t prosecute citizens who help women get out-of-state abortions Marshall had threatened to prosecute those helping women get out-of-state abortions, claiming they were complicit in a crime. Jacob HolmesApril 1, 2025
News Immunity denied for former Decatur cop, murder trial will proceed A judge ruled that former officer Mac Marquette did not prove he acted in self defense when shooting Steve Perkins. Josh MoonApril 1, 2025