Courts Judge denies request to strike down racial quota by “shortcut” More than 20 state boards require the appointment of racial minorities. Jacob Holmes16 hours ago
Courts Rep. Sewell to commemorate 10th Anniversary of the Shelby County vs. Holder decision On June 25, 2013, the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and unleashed a wave of voting restrictions. StaffJune 27, 2023
Infrastructure Opinion | Federal permitting reform needed to spur economic growth in Alabama Overbearing government regulations are holding back Alabama businesses and economic development efforts throughout the state. Rep. Kerry UnderwoodJune 26, 2023
State Prattville library director resigns amid book challenges, new director chosen The board tapped Andrew Foster, currently the youth services system librarian for the Montgomery City-County Public Library, to step into the role of director. Jacob HolmesJune 26, 2023
Courts Lawmaker: Special master likely to redraw Alabama voting maps Rep. Chris England, who's on the redistricting committee, predicts the two sides will be unable to agree on new maps. Josh MoonJune 26, 2023
News Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Judge Chris McCool Federation President Jimmy Parnell said McCool’s experience as a farmer and judge make him a strong, conservative candidate for the Supreme Court. StaffJune 26, 2023
Elections Alabama Farmers Federation endorses PSC President Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh Cavanaugh was most recently re-elected PSC president in 2020. StaffJune 26, 2023
Governor Four bills were pocket vetoed this session. Here they are . . . Bills that receive a pocket veto are conclusively dead. Samuel StettheimerJune 26, 2023
State White supremacist group Patriot Front protests Prattville pride picnic Local protestors also showed up at the event, holding signs conflating the LGBTQ community with pedophiles. Jacob HolmesJune 26, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Cannabis Commission faces a dilemma: A modest proposal The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission must now determine its path forward, and it seems apparent that the best solution is to admit failings and... Bill BrittJune 26, 2023
Health Opinion | The bungling of the medical marijuana licenses is hurting desperate Alabamians The long delays and many missteps of the Cannabis Commission are continuing the suffering of sick people who need relief. Josh MoonJune 26, 2023