Congress Sen. Britt steers Laken Riley Act past final procedural hurdle Following the Senate invoking cloture, the legislation is on its way to Senate passage in the coming days. Staff13 hours ago
Elections Forestry Association endorses Greg Reed for Senate District 5 Reed will seek the Republican nomination for Senate District 5 in the primary election on May 24, 2022. StaffNovember 24, 2021
Prisons DOJ provides court with specific details of abuse, unconstitutional conditions in Alabama prisons The amended complaint was necessary after a federal judge told the DOJ that its allegations weren't specific enough. Josh MoonNovember 23, 2021
Elections Blanchard doesn’t shy away from governor’s race rumors, Trump endorsement The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump discussed endorsing Blanchard in a race against Gov. Kay Ivey. Josh MoonNovember 23, 2021
State Alabama childcare workers eligible for federal grants The $1,500 quarterly grants are available to all full-time childcare workers. Part-time workers can get $750. Josh MoonNovember 23, 2021
Elections Alabama Democrats announce qualifying period For the first time, Democratic candidates can complete qualification process online. Josh MoonNovember 23, 2021
State Secretary of state announces Board of Registrars’ Advisory Council members The Board of Registrars’ Advisory Council will meet quarterly and has eleven members from around the state. StaffNovember 23, 2021
State Governor supports student veterans’ operation Iron Ruck Student veterans from Auburn and Alabama will embark on a ruck march from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Nov. 24. StaffNovember 23, 2021
State Alabama Mining Association announces safety and sustainability award winners AMA is the first state association to establish a sustainable mining program. StaffNovember 23, 2021
Elections Britt allows campaign contributions in cryptocurrency In 2014, the Federal Elections Commission allowed political campaigns to begin accepting Bitcoin as campaign contributions. John H. GlennNovember 22, 2021
Elections Alabama Farmers Federation endorses Faulkner, Robertson and Chambliss for re-election State Reps. David Faulkner and Proncey Robertson along with State Sen. Clyde Chambliss received endorsements from the federation. John H. GlennNovember 22, 2021