Courts DOJ drops lawsuit that halted Alabama’s voter purge The suit successfully halted the program and there is currently no sign that it will be implemented again. Jacob Holmes9 hours ago
Congress Sen. Britt: Funding severe weather detection saves Alabamians’ lives At Britt’s request, legislation would appropriate $3 million for the expansion and upgrade of the South Alabama Mesonet. StaffJuly 18, 2023
Party politics Wahl discusses AEA influence, parental rights and “grooming” in education Wahl recently called the AEA a “liberal education union” and said that their influence in the Republican Party would need to be looked at. Patrick DarringtonJuly 17, 2023
State The odd relationship between ADOC, AG’s office carries on without explanation Three months after ADOC attorneys were "neutered" by the AG's office, there's still no explanation. Only a weird, contentious relationship. Josh MoonJuly 17, 2023
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