Courts Special master proposes new Congressional maps to empower Black voters The first of the three maps hues closely to the plaintiffs' remedial plan and would give Black Alabamians a majority in a second district. Jacob HolmesSeptember 26, 2023
Legislature Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools It would require public schools to play the first stanza of the national anthem at least once a week. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 26, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell: $23.8 million from infrastructure law will address blocked rail crossings Sewell was the only member of Alabama’s Congressional Delegation to vote in favor of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. StaffSeptember 26, 2023
Elections Alabama Democratic Party qualifying begins Sept. 29 Qualifying will close on Friday, Nov. 10, 116 days before the primary election. StaffSeptember 26, 2023
Opinion Opinion | To maximize energy investments, Congress must pass permitting reform There is still plenty of room for lawmakers to pass more commonsense reforms. Senator Lance BellSeptember 26, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Foster care, kinship care and the opioid epidemic We must not forget to care for the children impacted by this epidemic — for they are our future. Marsha RaulersonSeptember 26, 2023
Courts Sewell applauds special master for congressional map proposals "We are one step closer to having fair congressional maps in the state of Alabama," Sewell said. StaffSeptember 26, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated deaths, despair and a billion dollar prison price tag Last week, more individuals in ADOC prisons continued to leave in body bags than parole. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 25, 2023
State AMCC applicant says no Russian ownership A spokesperson for Curaleaf called reports of its ties to a U.S.-sanctioned Russian billionaire "old news." Josh MoonSeptember 25, 2023
Infrastructure Alabama Supreme Court won’t rehear Baldwin bridge dispute The court rejected Baldwin Bridge Company's request to rehear the case, meaning the state can resume work on a new toll-free bridge. Jacob HolmesSeptember 25, 2023