Legislature Matt Woods announces bid for Alabama Senate District 5 seat During his tenure in the Alabama House of Representatives, Woods authored the Alabama Child Protection Act, supported the reduction of sales tax on groceries. Staff12 hours ago
Congress Sen. Britt leads opposition to NOAA’s Rice’s Whale Habitat expansion proposal They were also vocal about the potential detrimental implications this might have on Alabama's economy. StaffOctober 27, 2023
Congress Mike Johnson of Louisiana elected House speaker; Alabama members react Johnson, representing Louisiana's 4th Congressional District since 2017, has now become the first House speaker from the state. StaffOctober 26, 2023
State Cannabis Commission grapples with application controversies ahead of key meeting Alabama Always LLC. raised critical concerns over the application scoring process and law compliance. Bill BrittOctober 26, 2023
Courts Greene County sheriff: Several bingo casinos operating illegally In a lawsuit, the sheriff claims numerous casinos are operating improperly and have defied his orders and directions. Josh MoonOctober 26, 2023
Prisons Group of senators criticize Corizon/YesCare’s bankruptcy maneuver Facing tens of millions in lawsuits, prison health care provider Corizon utilized a complicated bankruptcy maneuver in Texas. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2023
Courts Judge dismisses Birmingham Southern suit over Distressed Institution loan Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson said he did not have authority to force the state to loan the college money. Jacob HolmesOctober 26, 2023
Elections Rich Anderson seeking seat on Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals Anderson spent 17 years as an assistant attorney general and appellate prosecutor with the Alabama Attorney General’s Office. StaffOctober 26, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell comments on election of Rep. Mike Johnson as Speaker of the House “I have very serious concerns about Mike Johnson’s record, namely his efforts to overturn the 2020 election," Sewell said. StaffOctober 26, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell votes in favor of bipartisan resolution standing with Israel “I condemn Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel in the strongest possible terms,” Sewell said. StaffOctober 26, 2023
Elections Former lawmaker with controversial education stance eyes Board of Education seat Meadows faced multiple allegations during her tenure at LEAD, ranging from mismanagement, alleged fraud. Bill BrittOctober 25, 2023