Legislature Abortion access advocates lobby legislators to support HB17, oppose HB208 HB17 would repeal a law that makes it a misdemeanor to induce abortions. Jacob HolmesMay 1, 2023
Opinion Opinion | The precursor to revolution The Tea Act was the final straw in a battle of principles of who had the right to govern and be governed. Will SellersMay 1, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Alabama has made progress in rural broadband expansion, but work remains While significant progress has already been made since lawmakers passed the first broadband initiative much work remains ahead. Andy NewtonMay 1, 2023
State ADSS announces statewide food contract with TRIO Community Meals The five-year contract is scheduled to begin July 1, 2023. StaffMay 1, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Legislative Report: Week Six This marks the halfway point of the 2023 Legislative Session. Beth LyonsMay 1, 2023
Legislature House passes bill creating manslaughter charge for drug trafficking leading to overdose Some Democrats voiced concerns that the law could have unintended consequences. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Legislature Senate bill to reduce grocery tax by two percent has bipartisan support Alabama is one of 13 states in the country that still impose taxes on groceries. Patrick DarringtonApril 28, 2023
Prisons Federal prison guard indicted for assaulting Alabama inmates The alleged sexual assaults occurred at the federal prison facility located in Aliceville. Josh MoonApril 28, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bill to allow release of body cam video A bill by Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birimingham, would also allow the release of the recording to personal representatives of the video's subject. Jacob HolmesApril 28, 2023
Governor Opinion | Educational outcomes – not politics – should be our top priority We strongly encourage the governor to reconsider her position and reinstate Dr. Barbara Cooper. Anthony DanielsApril 28, 2023