Governor Ivey signs anti-DEI legislation, takes effect in October Diversity, equity and inclusion programs on public colleges will soon be prohibited. Patrick DarringtonMarch 21, 2024
Governor Ivey signs “ballot harvesting” bill into law The legislation went into effect immediately with Ivey’s signature. Patrick DarringtonMarch 21, 2024
Infrastructure ADEM provides $5.8 million for Prichard water, sewer improvements From the funding, more than $4 million will be used to rehabilitate water tanks. StaffMarch 21, 2024
Legislature Bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance awaits Ivey’s signature The Alabama Senate approved a bill to criminalize certain forms of assistance during the absentee ballot voting process. Patrick DarringtonMarch 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s DEI ban: A step backward for education and equity This legislation represents a step backward at a time when progress is desperately needed. Bill BrittMarch 20, 2024
State Autauga, Prattville citizens speak out about library at government meetings Citizens on both sides of the debate spoke out Tuesday at meetings of the Autauga County Commission. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Hate thy neighbor, Alabama DEI programs seek only to make a historically-slanted field a tad more level. That's too much for those benefitting from that inequality. Josh MoonMarch 20, 2024
State On right-wing radio, Prattville library chair shares new insights into recent events Chair Ray Boles took to the airwaves to malign former director Andrew Foster and APR reporter Jacob Holmes. Jacob HolmesMarch 20, 2024
Legislature Alabama Legislature approves anti-DEI bill The bill, SB129, specifically targets higher institutions of learning to prohibit DEI programs on campuses. Patrick DarringtonMarch 20, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Primary runoffs near in new 2nd District This seat could be the deciding factor into which party has the majority in the U.S. House. Steve FlowersMarch 20, 2024