State APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Courts Court allows discovery to move forward in medical cannabis suit A Montgomery court is moving forward with limited discovery in a lawsuit against the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission. Jacob HolmesJanuary 25, 2024
Courts Court allows nitrogen gas execution to proceed Judges for the U.S. 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in a 2-1 decision to deny Smith’s appeal for a preliminary injunction. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 25, 2024
Health Alabama voters say mental health a top concern, support funding More than 90 percent of Alabamians identify mental health as a key priority for the state. Jacob HolmesJanuary 25, 2024
Economy Alabama’s union membership increased for 2nd year, report finds There were also increases for workers whose jobs are covered by unions but are not members of unions themselves. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 25, 2024
Elections Governor announces special election dates for House District 27 House District 27 includes Arab, Guntersville, Union Grove and Grant. StaffJanuary 25, 2024
Party politics Sen. Greg Reed reelected to GOPAC Legislative Leaders Advisory Board GOPAC is the Republican Party’s "premier center for electing and educating a new generation of Republican leaders." StaffJanuary 25, 2024
State Analysis | API’s poll on gambling offers a skewed view on a complex subject A mix of polling and "push polling" yields results that are at best questionable, and at worst, significantly misleading. Bill BrittJanuary 24, 2024
National Montgomery mayor meets U.S. Cabinet secretaries to discuss city’s future These discussions mark a significant step in Montgomery's journey towards revitalization and growth. Bill BrittJanuary 24, 2024
Prisons Former governor wants Alabama to stop execution of Kenneth Eugene Smith Former Gov. Don Siegelman said he thinks Alabama leaders, including Gov. Kay Ivey, will regret not taking action to stop Smith's execution. Josh MoonJanuary 24, 2024
State Organizations call on Legislature to oppose library censorship The letter largely reads as a response to another letter sent in by the state's two Moms for Liberty chapters. Jacob HolmesJanuary 24, 2024