Legislature Lawmakers pass $9.3 billion education budget The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators. Jacob HolmesMay 10, 2024
Legislature Gov. Ivey expresses doubts on possibility of a special session for gambling Despite concerted efforts to rally support for the bill, the lack of consensus among lawmakers proved insurmountable. Bill BrittMay 10, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The latest lottery failure should teach us one thing: You don’t matter Gambling legislation failing highlights a critical flaw in Alabama's governance: the wishes of voters don't seem to matter much. Josh MoonMay 10, 2024
Legislature Several controversial bills “sine die” on the vine The running clock also took out several other controversial bills that needed only one vote to reach the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey. Jacob HolmesMay 10, 2024
Economy UAW files more unfair labor practice charges against Mercedes One week before the union election, the UAW filed additional charges against Mercedes with the National Labor Relations Board. Chance PhillipsMay 10, 2024
Courts Alabama civil forfeiture case Culley v. Marshall decided by Supreme Court In 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that preliminary hearings are not required before civil forfeiture. Chance PhillipsMay 10, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Laws on false reports are now different, but should they have changed? If these laws already perpetuate injustice and if any change is unlikely to achieve the result we think we want, what are we truly... Will NevinMay 10, 2024
Legislature Bipartisan Alabama-Israel Legislative Caucus established This bipartisan and bicameral caucus will serve as a platform for strengthening the bilateral relations between Alabama and Israel. StaffMay 10, 2024
News Gov. Kay Ivey proclaims Municipal Government Week There are currently 465 incorporated municipalities in the state. StaffMay 10, 2024
Economy BCA CEO says Working for Alabama bill signals “a 21st Century approach” “In order to attract and grow 21st Century jobs, Alabama must have a 21st Century approach,” Duncan said. StaffMay 10, 2024