Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes13 hours ago
Congress Rep. Sewell pushes to fully restore Democrats’ expanded Child Tax Credit Committee Republicans blocked the amendment by a party-line vote of 25 to 18. StaffJanuary 22, 2024
News Opinion | It’s time we let the people decide the fate of gambling in Alabama In the upcoming legislative session, I will co-sponsor legislation to finally put an end to these organized crime rings in our state. State Rep. Andy WhittJanuary 19, 2024
State Parole grant rate rises with start of new year Recent data shows an uptick in the percentage of people being granted parole, although still far short of the board’s guidelines. Jacob HolmesJanuary 19, 2024
Elections Secretary of State Wes Allen joins amicus brief in Trump v. Anderson Allen's stance centers on the claim that actions in Colorado and Maine, which are the focal points of this case, do not align with... Bill BrittJanuary 19, 2024
Congress Alabama delegation split on government funding bill The move reflects the ongoing difficulties faced by lawmakers in reaching a consensus on a sustainable long-term funding strategy. Bill BrittJanuary 19, 2024
State League of Women Voters, ASU launch Alabama Channel internship The Alabama Channel project has been recording, archiving, and making Alabama’s legislative meeting recordings searchable. StaffJanuary 19, 2024
Infrastructure ADEM asks water customers not to drip when temperatures are above freezing Water utilities across the state are struggling to keep up with increased consumer demand, exacerbated by leaks from frozen pipes. StaffJanuary 19, 2024
Elections DLCC backs Marilyn Lands in key HD10 special election The district had a close race in 2022, in which Lands narrowly missed victory, securing 45 percent of the vote. Bill BrittJanuary 18, 2024
Courts Cannabis company files appeal of restraining order holding up medical cannabis process A company awarded an integrated license has asked the Alabama Supreme Court to toss out a restraining order. Josh MoonJanuary 18, 2024
State Report: Alabama’s broken parole board violating its own guidelines and state law An investigative report from al.com delves into the many troubling issues with Alabama's Pardons and Paroles Board. Josh MoonJanuary 18, 2024