Prisons ADOC places officer accused of child abuse on leave The correctional officer, Lateshia Jackson, was arrested and charged with torture/willful abuse of a child. Patrick DarringtonMay 2, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues introduce legislation to protect Supreme Court justices The legislation would raise the maximum term of imprisonment for those who attempt to unlawfully influence a federal judge. StaffMay 2, 2023
Legislature State Rep. James Lomax sponsors bill banning Chinese-made drones House Bill 321 mirrors measures that have already been introduced in other states and the U.S. Congress. StaffMay 2, 2023
State Secretary of State promotes business registration video in honor of Small Business Week Allen is promoting an instructional video that provides a step-by-step guide through the online registration portal. StaffMay 2, 2023
Legislature Week in review: House handles business after passing General Fund budget The House considered few contentious bills, but one would allow drug dealers to be charged with manslaughter in overdose cases. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Legislature Alabama Arise supports Senate bill to reduce grocery tax SB275 is co-sponsored by all 35 members of the Senate and would phase the grocery tax down from 4 percent to 2 percent over... Patrick DarringtonMay 1, 2023
Legislature Bill filed to ban drag shows in public spaces The bill is part of a trend in GOP-controlled legislatures targeting drag performances. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Courts David Cole again takes election challenge to the Alabama Supreme Court For the second time, Cole is asking the state's highest court to overturn a ruling by a Madison County circuit judge. Josh MoonMay 1, 2023
Courts Sentencing of former state Rep. Will Dismukes delayed to July The delay comes after the death of Dismukes' father, Bill Dismukes, who died by suicide following Will's conviction. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Legislature Bill targeting shoplifting passes Senate Judiciary committee The bill would create the crime of organized retail theft and add language targeting retail theft. Patrick DarringtonMay 1, 2023