Congress Sen. Britt to chair Banking Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation, Community Development The subcommittee has primary jurisdiction over issues related to affordable and accessible housing, mortgage servicing, transit, and urban development. Staff2 days ago
Elections Sen. Tommy Tuberville endorses Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, has endorsed the lieutenant governor’s 2022 re-election bid. StaffJune 17, 2021
Elections Stan Cooke is running for State Auditor The incumbent State Auditor, Jim Ziegler, a Republican, is termed limited and is not able to run for re-election. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Governor Governor to host ceremonial bill signing for medical marijuana bill, other legislation Gov. Kay Ivey will host a ceremonial bill signing event in Montgomery for a number of bills passed during the 2021 Legislative Session. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Congress Rogers concerned a diminished defense budget weakens the Navy Admiral Michael Gilday, chief of Naval Operations, told Rogers that under President Joe Biden's budget, the Navy’s budget has declined. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Elections Casey Wardynski addresses Tennessee Valley Republican Club Wardynski is running for the Republican nomination in Alabama’s 5th Congressional District to replace Mo Brooks. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Elections Brandon Shoupe running for chairman of the Houston County Commission Shoupe, a Republican, currently serves District 4, which encompasses the northwest part of Houston County. Brandon MoseleyJune 17, 2021
Economy State Finance Director retiring due to possible ALS diagnosis Butler has worked for the state for some 36 years. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
Prisons Anniston man who sued over medical treatment while incarcerated dies Patrick Neal, who was paralyzed after failed attempts to get medical help, leaves behind four children. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey talks prisons, gaming and end to unemployment aid Gov. Kay Ivey warned that if left unaddressed, the U.S. Department of Justice will take over Alabama's prisons. Eddie BurkhalterJune 16, 2021
State Saraland pastor elected Southern Baptist Convention president Saraland pastor Ed Litton's election stopped efforts by a more conservative faction to take control of the denomination. Josh MoonJune 16, 2021