Education State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change. Mary Claire Wooten20 hours ago
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
Health “Cloaked in secrecy” applicant bemoans Cannabis Commission licensing process The company is hoping the commission brings the process out into the open so it and the public can better understand the licensing decisions... Jacob HolmesJune 24, 2023
Health UA receives $3.5 million to confront nursing faculty shortage One-third of the current nurse educator workforce is projected to retire by 2025. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2023
Governor Ivey announces appointments Gov. Kay Ivey announced a new round of appointments Thursday. Jacob HolmesJune 23, 2023
Elections New report refutes a central argument in Shelby v. Holder decision The report demonstrates that the turnout gap between Black and white voters tripled from 2012-2022. Patrick DarringtonJune 23, 2023
Congress Britt secures Alabama funds in military construction bill In total, the bill would provide $297 billion for military construction and veterans affairs. Samuel StettheimerJune 23, 2023
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