Legislature Alabama Senate passes Second Chance bill SB156, which failed on its first vote, was reconsidered and passed before the Senate adjourned Tuesday. Mary Claire WootenMarch 19, 2025
National Riley Gaines, Trump push national PBM reform as Alabama debates state bills The legislation comes as independent pharmacies across the state continue to close. StaffMarch 19, 2025
Opinion Opinion | The first half of the 2025 session has been impressive, but the best is yet to come The Senate has already approved several significant measures designed to make an already great state even better. Garlan GudgerMarch 19, 2025
State ALDOT spends $9.4 million on litter cleanup, delaying road safety upgrades In 2024, ALDOT spent more than $9.4 million statewide cleaning up trash along Alabama’s roadways. StaffMarch 19, 2025
News USDA announces ECAP funds for row crop farmers The U.S. Department of Agriculture is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers. StaffMarch 19, 2025
Governor Governor signs Senate Bill 67 to further elevate veteran needs in Alabama The new law allows the governor to directly appoint and supervise the Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs commissioner. StaffMarch 19, 2025
News Trump order threatens funding for Alabama libraries The order seeks to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides federal funding to state libraries. Jacob HolmesMarch 18, 2025
Party politics Former Sen. Doug Jones threatens legal action against Alabama Democratic chair After ADP chair Randy Kelley accused Jones of misleading fundraising mailers, Jones gave Kelley five days to retract the false claims. Josh MoonMarch 18, 2025
Elections Givhan says it out loud: Is Tuberville running for governor … from Florida? Years of Florida living, millions in beachfront property — but Tuberville’s team swears he’s an Auburn local. Bill BrittMarch 18, 2025
Courts Marshall asks U.S. Supreme Court to OK religious charter schools Marshall joined a 12-state amicus brief endorsing the foundation of a religious charter school in Oklahoma. Wesley WalterMarch 18, 2025