Courts Parents sue AMCC for failing to create patient registry, delaying cannabis access Parents demand court intervention as Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission delays treatment access despite clear legal mandates. Bill Britt15 hours ago
Education State Treasurer’s Office kicks-off annual college savings giveaway 29 winners will receive $529 in contributions to an existing or newly opened CollegeCounts account. StaffMay 29, 2024
News Lawsuit against Prattville Library policy featured on MSNBC Representatives of Read Freely Alabama and the Alabama Library Association joined MSNBC Sunday to discuss their suit against the library's policy. Jacob HolmesMay 28, 2024
State Alabama library critic led defamatory campaign in Missouri, lawsuit claims Homolak has brought her fight against LGBTQ representation in libraries to Alabama, particularly in the Huntsville area. Jacob HolmesMay 27, 2024
News Minnesota bans LGBTQ+ book bans as Alabama’s censorship campaign escalates Minnesota passes law banning censorship of LGBTQ+ books, contrasting Alabama's record book bans and restrictive laws. Bill BrittMay 27, 2024
News Gun safety organizations draw attention to death of transgender teen in Mobile Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action attributed a Mobile teenager’s death to anti-transgender bigotry and easy access to guns. Chance PhillipsMay 27, 2024
Economy UAW petitions National Labor Relations Board to rerun Mercedes election The UAW’s latest filing adds to the list of legal complaints and investigations Mercedes is currently facing. Chance PhillipsMay 27, 2024
Environment EPA denies Alabama’s coal ash permit program application Alabama's proposed permit plan did not meet federal regulations for managing coal ash landfills and impoundments. Mary Claire WootenMay 27, 2024
Infrastructure ALDOT announces state grants for two municipal airports ALDOT has awarded more than $300,000 in state funding to two municipal airports. StaffMay 27, 2024
Courts Trial on gender-affirming care ban likely delayed to October The judge also lifted a deadline to produce a document, after previously requiring attorney to hand it over or face potential jailing. Jacob HolmesMay 24, 2024
Congress Proposed 2024 Farm Bill would cut SNAP benefits by nearly $30 billion Almost 750,000 people in Alabama receive SNAP benefits and could be affected by the proposed cuts. Chance PhillipsMay 24, 2024