Congress Sewell votes for bill that could lead to US TikTok ban "All TikTok has to do to remain operational in the United States is divest from its Chinese-owned parent company," Sewell said. StaffMarch 14, 2024
Legislature Big 10 Mayors: Strengthen penalties for firing weapons into buildings, vehicles A bill would increase the criminal penalties for firing into occupied homes, businesses, vehicles, rail cars, and other buildings. StaffMarch 14, 2024
Elections Reps. Sewell, Brown lead bipartisan letter on AI election interference Experts have warned of the negative consequences this could have for voting rights and safety and security of our elections. StaffMarch 14, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Few surprises in March 5 primary results The big winners were Donald Trump, Barry Moore and Sarah Stewart. Steve FlowersMarch 14, 2024
Legislature Lawmaker plans to expand “Don’t Say Gay” bill to Space Camp An amendment would make it apply to all programs and activities at Space Camp. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Attack on transgender Space Camp employee is cruel and unjust A truly great state upholds the rights and dignity of all its citizens, including the transgender community. Bill BrittMarch 13, 2024
Local news Prattville Library Board calls special meeting as it seeks to move LGBTQ books No further details were given as to who the board plans to discuss at the meeting. Jacob HolmesMarch 13, 2024
Legislature A legislative “fix” in the works for Alabama’s beleaguered medical cannabis licensing Legislation would expand the number of integrated licenses from five to as many as 15, ending many of the lawsuits currently facing the AMCC. Josh MoonMarch 13, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Student, teacher needs go beyond the CHOOSE Act Providing better compensation for our teachers is the right thing to do at the right time for so many unsung heroes. Amy MarloweMarch 13, 2024
Congress Sewell’s Kidney PATIENT Act passes out of committee Sewell introduced the legislation to provide access to critical care and affordable oral medicines for chronic kidney disease patients. StaffMarch 13, 2024