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. Staff19 hours ago
Public safety Alabama among five states with the highest per capita costs from gun violence Gun violence costs the state about $15.4 billion in an average year. StaffJuly 21, 2022
Public safety Montgomery mayor contributes data on top manufacturers of guns used in crimes Glock was the top manufacturer among the 12 cities that contributed data. StaffJuly 21, 2022
Governor Governor’s Office releases latest round of state appointments Gov. Kay Ivey has made a new round of state appointments, with each effective immediately. StaffJuly 21, 2022
Prisons Three incarcerated individuals dead in Alabama prisons last week An estimated 25 incarcerated men have died in the Alabama prison system since the first of this year. John H. GlennJuly 20, 2022
Health Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises The phone line provides early emotional support to anyone who needs a listening ear. Jacob HolmesJuly 20, 2022
Economy NFIB survey: Inflation continues to hurt small businesses More than half of employers said that inflation is having a substantial impact on their business. StaffJuly 20, 2022
Congress Sewell legislation to create Black Belt National Heritage Area passes the House This legislation would designate areas within the 19 counties in Alabama’s Black Belt as a National Heritage Area. StaffJuly 20, 2022
News Greenetrack to end electronic bingo; will ‘work with state’ to pay millions in back taxes Greenetrack CEO Nat Winn called the taxes "a political and financial lynching," but said his business will follow the law. Josh MoonJuly 19, 2022
Elections Alabama Democratic Party disqualifies Sebrina Martin A subcommittee found substantial evidence that Martin violated bylaws of the party as well as multiple canons of judicial ethics. Jacob HolmesJuly 19, 2022
Courts Brennen Center for Justice files amicus brief in Alabama redistricting lawsuit The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to hear Merrill v. Milligan later this fall. John H. GlennJuly 19, 2022