Legislature Lawmaker files bill to make it harder to prosecute “stand your ground” cases The bill create a "presumption of reasonableness" and shift the burden of proof to the prosecution. Jacob HolmesMarch 14, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Bill adding more legal protections for police adds to growing problem A bill expanding legal protections for police would only add to a growing, and troubling, problem in the state. Josh MoonMarch 14, 2025
Education State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change. Mary Claire WootenMarch 14, 2025
News Alabama schools to lose access to local produce as Trump administration cuts USDA programs More than 40 states, including Alabama, were signed on to participate in the program. Alex JobinMarch 14, 2025
Congress Is the Republican town hall freeze affecting Alabama? In a radio interview, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer said he won't hold a town hall because of supposed “paid agitators.” Chance PhillipsMarch 14, 2025
Elections Opinion | Legislature must pass post-election audit to combat fraud at the ballot box It is time to adopt commonsense honest election protections that work because Alabama cannot afford to shortchange its democracy. Andrew SorrellMarch 14, 2025
National Reps. Sewell, Figures say historic Montgomery Bus Station no longer for sale After criticism from lawmakers, the Montgomery Bus Station has been removed from a list of government properties for sale. Josh MoonMarch 13, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt reintroduces Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act "Food security is national security and recognizing that requires our farmland be protected from foreign adversaries," Britt said. Alex JobinMarch 13, 2025
Legislature Bill proposes the state reimburse residents for stolen SNAP benefits SB230, sponsored by Sen. Vivian Figures, D-Mobile, would take effect immediately. Mary Claire WootenMarch 13, 2025
Economy Sen. Tuberville cosponsors bill to secure one million Bitcoin for reserve The bill would authorize the purchase of one million Bitcoin for the U.S. government. Wesley WalterMarch 13, 2025