Prisons Families call prisons “drug-infested slums” in annual public hearing, demand reform Sen. Vivian Figures said state legislators “need to spend some time in these prisons ... without any protection.” Chance Phillips4 hours ago
Congress Shelby introduces SMART Act to establish flat tax The SMART Act establishes a flat income tax of 17 percent on all income. StaffMay 18, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs medical marijuana bill into law The law will allow doctors to prescribe medical marijuana for certain conditions, and establishes a regulatory commission. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey signs Republican-backed voting bill into law The law levies criminal penalties for voting in an election in Alabama, then again in the same election in another state. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2021
Economy New unemployment claims increased slightly 78 percent of last week's claims were estimated to be related to the pandemic. Micah DanneyMay 17, 2021
Governor Gov. Ivey, state legislators align for new veterans suicide prevention initiative Recently released data shows nearly 18 percent of those who died by suicide in Alabama are veterans. StaffMay 17, 2021
Governor Governor signs more bills into law Gov. Kay Ivey signed the education supplemental appropriation, the wine shipment bill and the Daylight Savings Time bill. Brandon MoseleyMay 14, 2021
Economy Small business owners’ optimism improving, but almost half report unfilled positions An NFIB survey found that 44 percent of small business owners had job openings they couldn't fill. Micah DanneyMay 14, 2021
Congress Sewell, Shelby, Tuberville introduce Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area bill The Black Belt was named for its soil, but this region has also been fertile ground for Black history and the Civil Rights Movement. Brandon MoseleyMay 14, 2021
State Alabama congressmen honor law enforcement during National Police Week Members of Alabama's congressional delegation saluted the dedication and sacrifice of America’s law enforcement officers. Brandon MoseleyMay 14, 2021
Congress Cheney remains defiant, Rogers suggests she may run for president “That’s what it looks like when somebody is running for president,” Congressman Mike Rogers said. Brandon MoseleyMay 14, 2021