Legislature Historic Alabama Child Care Tax Credit Bill Clears Final Legislative Hurdle The bill now awaits Gov. Kay Ivey's consideration and signature. StaffMay 8, 2024
State Secretary of State applauds the passage of bill cutting red tape for businesses HB 230 was signed into law on May 7 and will become effective on Oct. 1. StaffMay 8, 2024
Courts Judge allows abortion support lawsuit to move forward Judge Myron Thompson will continue hearing a lawsuit that calls for legal protection of individuals who help women seek abortions across state lines. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Decoding HB111: An equal rights battle At its core, HB 111 embodies the worst impulses of cruelty and narrow-mindedness. Its proponents peddle fear and misinformation. Bill BrittMay 7, 2024
Local news Prattville library pulls 60 books for review based on Clean Up Alabama list Interim director Tammy Bear told APR the books have not been removed from the collection, but have been temporarily taken off the catalog. Jacob HolmesMay 7, 2024
Congress After student protest at U of A, Alabama Senators support new legislation After a pro-Palestine protest at the University of Alabama, Alabama's senators cosponsored a bill restricting student debt forgiveness for protestors. Chance PhillipsMay 7, 2024
Prisons Will the Legislature address prison overcrowding before session’s end? Rep. Jim Hill's bill which would give judges more discretion in sentencing faces an uphill climb in the state Senate. Chance PhillipsMay 7, 2024
Courts Federal judge criticizes Alabama AG for abortion threats, allows case to continue Judge Myron Thompson’s ruling lambasted Marshall and his office for a lack of “common sense." Josh MoonMay 7, 2024
News Mayor Steven Reed selected to speak at Milken Institute Global Conference The annual event features thought leaders, innovators and change-makers from around the world. StaffMay 7, 2024
Courts Groups ask court to block bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The requested injunction would prevent the state from implementing the recently enacted bill. Jacob HolmesMay 6, 2024