Health Despite high rates of teen pregnancies, STDs, Alabama opts out of CDC health survey The CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey anonymously tracks teen sexual and mental health. Why Alabama opted out isn't clear. Josh MoonNovember 16, 2023
Local news Mobile City Council discusses killing of 16-year-old by police Councilmember William Carroll was appalled that the teen’s life was lost over a marijuana warrant. Patrick DarringtonNovember 16, 2023
Education Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023
State Cannabis Commission sets dates for applicant presentations The Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Tuesday officially set two presentation days for applicants. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023
Legislature State Rep. James Lomax completes prestigious leadership development program State Rep. James Lomax, R-Huntsville, was among 28 select lawmakers to complete the leadership development program. StaffNovember 16, 2023
Legislature A comprehensive gambling bill with something new — a chance Lots of gambling bills have come up over the years in the Legislature, but very few did so with House leadership support. Josh MoonNovember 15, 2023
Municipal elections Reed sworn in for second term as mayor of Montgomery Reed took his oath of office, alongside the rest of the Montgomery City Council, during a swearing-in ceremony in Montgomery. Jacob HolmesNovember 15, 2023
State County commissions to host legislative conference in Auburn The agenda for the event highlights some notable expectations for the upcoming session. Jacob HolmesNovember 15, 2023
National Rep. Sewell accepting applications for military service academy nominations Submissions must be received by Rep. Sewell’s Birmingham office by U.S. mail and postmarked no later than Saturday, Nov. 18. StaffNovember 15, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell votes to avert government shutdown The CR funds the federal government at current levels through Jan. 19 for certain agencies and Feb. 2 for others. StaffNovember 15, 2023