Elections Clarifying Alabama campaign finance laws on federal-to-state transfers Under Alabama's Fair Campaign Practices Act, federal campaign funds transferred to state campaigns are capped at $1,000. Any transfers exceeding this limit constitute a... Bill Britt2 days ago
State Medical Cannabis Commission releases schedule of fees, penalties and fines In 2021, the Alabama state legislature approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana and create the AMCC. John H. GlennAugust 30, 2022
Elections SPLC awards $4.6 million in Vote Your Voice grants across the South Alabama Forward is among 36 organizations to receive funding through the program to increase civic engagement as the general election approaches. StaffAugust 30, 2022
Elections Blanchard: Write-in campaigns led to withdrawal from electronic voting machine lawsuit Last Week, Blanchard asked a Montgomery County Circuit Court handling the case to withdraw her from the litigation. John H. GlennAugust 30, 2022
Health HHS awards $1 million to address maternal health crisis in Alabama The funds will create a maternal health task force to address the most pressing maternal health needs and address disparities in health outcomes. StaffAugust 30, 2022
News Rep. Sewell announces $2.3 million grant for AIDS Alabama The grant will be used for Enroll Alabama, AIDS Alabama’s health care navigator program. StaffAugust 30, 2022
Courts Federal ruling on Arkansas law is a bad sign for Alabama’s trans treatment ban On Thursday, the Eighth Circuit upheld an injunction placed on Arkansas' Save Adolescents From Experimentation Act. John H. GlennAugust 29, 2022
Infrastructure Governor awards $26.6 million for broadband to Alabama communities The expanded broadband service will provide the capability to serve nearly 15,000 additional households, businesses and public facilities. StaffAugust 29, 2022
Congress BCA to honor Sen. Richard Shelby with special guest Sen. Mitch McConnell Throughout the event, BCA will highlight Shelby’s legacy as Alabama’s longest-serving senator. StaffAugust 29, 2022
Health Alabama’s COVID positivity rate, hospitalizations continue to decline Earlier this month, the state reached 20,000 deaths because of COVID-19, according to data released by ADPH. John H. GlennAugust 26, 2022
Courts Federal court: Alabama’s grand jury secrecy laws are constitutional The challenge to Alabama's law originated from a dispute related to the Mike Hubbard public corruption trial. Josh MoonAugust 26, 2022