Legislature Bill to regulate hemp products in Alabama fails in Senate Health Committee The bill looks to regulate various products containing hemp derivatives including beverages and "psychoactive hemp products." Alex JobinMarch 20, 2025
Legislature House Public Safety Committee members raise concerns over police obstruction bill Rep. Chris England called the legislation "troublesome," saying that the bill gives too much discretion to a law enforcement officer. Alex JobinMarch 20, 2025
Elections Cindy Myrex announces bid for Alabama House District 12 seat This election follows the planned resignation of current Rep. Corey Harbison. StaffMarch 20, 2025
Courts Alabama chief justice praises Senate bill expanding accountability courts Chief Justice Sarah H. Stewart called accountability courts an important tool to hold offenders accountable while providing the treatment and services. StaffMarch 20, 2025
Legislature Alabama Big 10 Mayors applaud Glock switch ban Trigger activators turn semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. StaffMarch 20, 2025
News Commissioner Rick Pate declares March 19 as National Agriculture Trade Day in Alabama The proclamation is in recognition of the significant contribution agriculture trade makes to the state’s economy, farmers and communities. StaffMarch 20, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Protecting those who inspire our children Working in education is more than a job, it’s a calling. But that calling should not come with the risk of financial ruin. Beth HollowayMarch 19, 2025
Legislature House passes $192 million tax relief package If HB386 is approved by the Senate, the tax on groceries would be reduced to just 2 percent. Jacob HolmesMarch 19, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Voters deserve better than cowardice from elected leaders Voters deserve to have their anger, fear and struggles heard. Instead, their Republican reps are running from them. Josh MoonMarch 19, 2025
Aerospace and Defense Trump appoints Tuberville to Air Force Academy Board of Visitors This appointment marks the next step in Tuberville's storied, if controversial, relationship with veterans and the armed forces. Alex JobinMarch 19, 2025