Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes3 days ago
Environment Alabama Port Authority rejects possible whale-saving rule A 2021 analysis showed the Port of Mobile contributes $85 billion to the state’s economy. Samuel StettheimerJuly 17, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt backs legislation to cap insulin prices Britt is cosponsoring two pieces of bipartisan legislation to help Alabamians access insulin. StaffJuly 17, 2023
Governor Governor announces $67 million in GoMESA-funded projects These projects focus on sewer infrastructure, water quality and recreational access improvements. StaffJuly 17, 2023
Elections Jere Colley Jr. announces bid for Lee County probate judge Colley announced he will seek the upcoming vacant judgeship. StaffJuly 17, 2023
Prisons ADOC worker arrested for possession of drugs, contraband Nina Rodgers, 60, was responsible for running the commissary store at Donaldson prison before her arrest. Patrick DarringtonJuly 14, 2023
Courts Will Dismukes’ sisters urge judge not to consider father’s suicide as mitigating factor "Don't allow him to use his death that he helped induce to again avoid responsibility for his actions," Dismukes' sister wrote. Jacob HolmesJuly 14, 2023
Economy Ainsworth appoints Jeff Peoples, Gary Smith to 21st Century Workforce commission The commission was created in 2019 to continually assess and strengthen Alabama’s workforce. Jacob HolmesJuly 14, 2023
Elections Supreme Court candidate Chris McCool endorsed by Civil Justice Reform Committee McCool is seeking the Republican Party nomination for an open seat on the Alabama Supreme Court. StaffJuly 14, 2023
Party politics ALGOP Chair John Wahl named to 2024 Republican National Convention Committee Wahl was previously elected as an RNC vice chairman representing the Southern Region. StaffJuly 14, 2023
State K9 Protection Group launches “Paws on Patrol” to make schools in Alabama, US safer The new program aims to address increased gun violence in America’s classrooms. StaffJuly 14, 2023