State Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley Walter2 days ago
State Secretary of State’s Office implements email retention policy The program, dubbed Capstone, is an effort of the Alabama Department of Archives and History to preserve key emails. StaffApril 22, 2022
Environment Alabama’s Mobile River, Coosa River are among 10 most polluted in U.S. The 280-miles of the Coosa River that flows through Alabama is impacted by dams, waste and pollution, according to American Rivers. Eddie BurkhalterApril 22, 2022
Health New lawsuit filed to challenge law criminalizing transgender medical care Two similar lawsuits were dropped Friday without explanation, but counsel for the plaintiffs said they expect those suits to be refiled. StaffApril 21, 2022
State Trump rally set for Birmingham in June cancelled, new rally slated for Mobile The rally organizer never announced a location for the Birmingham event, and hasn't yet announced a location in Mobile. Eddie BurkhalterApril 20, 2022
State Civil rights group sues City of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices. StaffApril 20, 2022
State AG Marshall announces millions in settlements with opioid manufacturers, distributors The settlement funds are to be used to remediate the harms caused by the opioid crisis in Alabama. StaffApril 20, 2022
Health General Fund budget will address Alabama’s maternal mortality crisis Advocates say extended coverage is the start of a "healthy future" for Alabama mothers. StaffApril 20, 2022
State Southern Prep Academy Banquet on April 22 Mike Durant, Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate, will be the keynote speaker. StaffApril 20, 2022
Health Lawsuits designed to block new law criminalizing transgender medical treatment dropped An attorney for the plaintiffs said she expects the lawsuits to be refiled. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2022
Infrastructure Report: Alabama’s Black Belt infrastructure needs investments, attention The Education Policy Center report notes Alabama has made strides since 2019 toward addressing infrastructure problems, but more is needed. Eddie BurkhalterApril 19, 2022