State Pre-filed bills to add definition for “machine gun” and heightened penalties The three pre-filed bills aim to define "machine gun," enforce firearm storage requirements and increase penalties for machine gun crimes. Mary Claire Wooten14 hours ago
National Sens. Britt and Tuberville call executive order closing Southern border insufficient Biden’s executive order limiting border crossings has drawn criticism from the left and right, including from both of Alabama's senators. Chance PhillipsJune 6, 2024
Congress Senate blocks Right to Contraception Act due to partisan divide After failure to advance the Right to Contraception Act, Democrats will place reproductive rights in the forefront before the election. Mary Claire WootenJune 6, 2024
Congress Sen. Katie Britt joins bipartisan delegation in Normandy for D-Day 80th anniversary The delegation will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing by Allied forces during World War II. StaffJune 6, 2024
Economy Toyota Alabama to expand production, creating 350 new jobs The growth project pushes the total investment in Toyota Alabama to more than $1.7 billion. StaffJune 6, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell joins Congressional Delegation to Normandy for the 80th Anniversary of D-Day Rep. Terri Sewell honored Capt. Malcolm A. Smith, a Birmingham native, on the House Floor on Tuesday. StaffJune 6, 2024
Governor Governor commemorates 80th Anniversary of D-Day with video message Gov. Kay Ivey paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought on June 6, 1944. StaffJune 6, 2024
News Inside Alabama’s library war: Clean Up Alabama’s political ties and Read Freely’s roots Clean Up Alabama's political connections clash with Read Freely Alabama's grassroots advocacy over library content. Jacob HolmesJune 5, 2024
State Insights from Alabama survey exemplify necessity to amplify Black voices Black Southern Women's Collaborative surveyed Black voters in Alabama, placing emphasis on community empowerment for change. Mary Claire WootenJune 5, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt criticizes Right to Contraception Act, pushes own legislation Senator Britt accused Democrats of a “Summer of Scare Tactics” for holding a vote on the Right to Contraception Act. Chance PhillipsJune 5, 2024
State Record number of hate groups were active in 2023: SPLC report The latest SPLC annual report identified 20 hate and antigovernment extremist groups active in Alabama and hundreds of hateful incidents. Chance PhillipsJune 5, 2024