State Reactions to new 2024 congressional map pour in Some praised the decision, while others denounced the new map. Patrick DarringtonOctober 6, 2023
Legislature Alabama Arise unveils 2024 roadmap for change in Alabama Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2024 legislative agenda. Jacob HolmesOctober 6, 2023
Congress Britt urges Schumer to keep Senate in session until appropriations bills pass This plea arises in the aftermath of a narrowly avoided government shutdown. StaffOctober 6, 2023
Congress Sewell praises adoption of a fair Alabama congressional map “Now more than ever, we must restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act," Sewell said. StaffOctober 6, 2023
Elections Forestry Association endorses Brad Cox in House District 16 Cox currently works for Alabama One Credit Union while also serving on the Fayette County Commission. StaffOctober 6, 2023
Legislature State Rep. Scott Stadthagen earns national award from ALEC The American Legislative Exchange Council named him one of the top “50 Under 50” legislators in the nation who best represent conservative policy. StaffOctober 6, 2023
News Opinion | A solution for Alabama’s biggest challenge Only three states have a higher disease frequency and mortality rate than Alabama, and just two states have a lower life expectancy. Jared NorrellOctober 5, 2023
Courts Federal court makes final selection on 2024 congressional maps The decision comes after two years of Black voters challenging Alabama’s congressional maps in the courts. Patrick DarringtonOctober 5, 2023
Governor Ivey suggests rule changes for Alabama public libraries to address library concerns Gov. Kay Ivey sent a letter to Alabama Public Library Service director Nancy Pack suggesting rule changes for libraries to receive state aid. Jacob HolmesOctober 5, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s kids face lots of problems. Libraries aren’t one. Our elected leaders keep focusing on phony issues because they have no idea how to solve the real ones. Josh MoonOctober 5, 2023