Legislature Bill allowing removal of library board members at local level passes the Senate The legislation, SB10, passed along party lines on a vote of 26-7. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature NO CAP? Detractors ask “What’s the ceiling?” on private school tax credits Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said he is expecting to substitute the current bill to include some kind of spending limitation. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature “Second Chance” bill moves forward with bipartisan support The bill would offer an opportunity for certain individuals sentenced to life without parole to have a judge consider reducing or ending their sentence. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature Change to “drug-sharing manslaughter” bill creates committee contention The bill no longer includes that the individual "knowingly" gave the user a drug laced with fentanyl. Jacob HolmesFebruary 15, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Why we can’t have nice things: President Biden’s hostile apprenticeship takeover Just as we have gotten a good thing going, now is not the time to reverse that progress. Tim McCartneyFebruary 15, 2024
State Innovate Alabama adds strategic talent, enhancing capacity to drive innovation The addition of the new team members marks a significant milestone for Innovate Alabama. StaffFebruary 15, 2024
Economy Conecuh Sausage expanding to Andalusia in $58 million growth project The expansion will create 110 jobs. StaffFebruary 15, 2024
Legislature Senate advances ballot harvesting legislation The legislation, SB1, passed the Senate 27-8 with Democrats vociferously condemning the bill. Patrick DarringtonFebruary 14, 2024
Legislature Gambling bill hearing offers no surprises A House committee heard from 18 speakers both for and against the gambling bill. There was little new information and no surprises. Josh MoonFebruary 14, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Certain lawmakers are insulting your intelligence Sen. Chris Elliott wants you to believe that it’s merely to fix a flaw in the way the board operates. Jacob HolmesFebruary 14, 2024