Education Montgomery voters back school tax renewal, secure $12m annually for education The tax renewal secures a crucial stream of funding for the next three decades. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Prisons Gov. Ivey awards grant to combat contraband cell phones in prisons The ADOC reported a 60 percent increase in cell phone confiscations from 2019 to 2022. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Elections Rep. Terri Sewell issues statement on election victory “While we celebrate our victory tonight, we know that our fight is not over," Sewell said. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Legislature Bill hits DEI, aims bathroom bans at higher ed SB129 proposes stringent measures that would bar public entities from engaging in any DEI programs. Bill BrittMarch 5, 2024
Legislature The gambling fight gets messier Substitute bills and lots of new ideas seem destined to sink the gambling legislation, denying Alabamians an opportunity to vote. Josh MoonMarch 5, 2024
Legislature Gambling bill faces a roadblock in Senate Interestingly, Gov. Kay Ivey's strong endorsement of the gaming package has not swayed some senators' positions. Bill BrittMarch 5, 2024
Prisons STD screening held at ADOC facility amid alleged outbreak The Alabama Department of Public Health conducted the STD screening at Staton Correctional Facility. Patrick DarringtonMarch 5, 2024
Legislature ALGOP expects passage of school voucher program with no cap The bill would create a system to award tax credits for students attending participating private schools. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 2024
Elections SPLC accuses Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen for providing faulty voter info SPLC says Alabama Secretary of State sent erroneous voter info to more than 5,000 Montgomery County voters. Josh MoonMarch 5, 2024
Legislature Senate committee passes anti-ESG bill The bill would prevent Alabama’s pension funds from investing with any asset manager that considers relevant Environmental, Social and Governance risks. Jacob HolmesMarch 5, 2024