Congress Sen. Katie Britt praises advancement of Laken Riley Act The bill received bipartisan support and is primed for final passage. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Courts First lawsuit filed over medical marijuana licenses The lawsuit asked a judge to impose a stay on licenses and force the commission to do its own reviews. Josh MoonJune 22, 2023
State Questions surround medical cannabis scoring: No. 1 reportedly owed $150 million to IRS Chicago-based Verano Holdings was given the commission's No. 1 rating under its scoring scheme. Bill BrittJune 22, 2023
Education Work ethic, lessons from mom guided Auburn’s first Black trustee president Quentin Riggins was named Auburn's new board president earlier this month. Josh MoonJune 22, 2023
Economy Gadsden selected as home of new microreactor manufacturing plant The plant is scheduled to begin construction in 2024 and become operational in 2027. Samuel StettheimerJune 22, 2023
State Report: Alabama ranks near-bottom in patriotism The study ranked each state according to 13 factors including number of military enlistees, voter turnout and volunteerism. Samuel StettheimerJune 22, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt supports FEND Off Fentanyl Act in committee The bill is designed to target the flow of the deadly narcotic into the United States. StaffJune 22, 2023
Economy Alabama’s sales volume continues to slow, home supply on the rise In May 2023, Alabama witnessed a decrease in home sales. StaffJune 22, 2023
Courts SCOTUS declines to hear Cullman cash bail case The case concerning the constitutionality of whether states can make indigent defendants pay schedule-based cash bail originated in Cullman County. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
Elections Secretary of State: Registrar removed from Houston County board The member of the Houston County Board of Registrars was removed for allegedly committing multiple violations. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
State Study ranks Alabama as third worst state for LGBTQ+ safety Only Mississippi and Tennessee fared worse in the ranking. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023