Legislature Bill increasing penalties for panhandling receives bipartisan support The bill increases the penalties for subsequent violations of the act and gives law enforcement the ability to take violators to a shelter. Jacob HolmesApril 21, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Sen. Jay Hovey may have meant well, but he was wrong Gun legislation can’t eradicate the evil that instigated the Dadeville massacre. But it might make such tragedies less likely. David PersonApril 21, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s “Divisive Concepts” ban a pointless retread We are lackeys when it comes to pointless and politicized legislative efforts; more often imitators rather than innovators. Will NevinApril 21, 2023
Legislature Alabama Big 10 Mayors praise passage of economic development incentives bills This package of bills was item number one on the Alabama Big 10 Mayors’ 2023 legislative agenda. StaffApril 21, 2023
News Special Olympics Alabama State Games “Rise with Us” again at Troy University Competitions will include 10 sports conducted both on the Troy Campus and at venues in the city of Troy. StaffApril 21, 2023
Legislature House committee approves bill criminalizing absentee ballot process The bill would make it a felony for individuals or organizations to assist voters with their absentee ballots. Patrick DarringtonApril 20, 2023
Legislature Bill to limit liability of home inspectors draws concerns from House Judiciary Committee Home inspectors say the current system has become unsustainable as the litigation has been abused to treat inspectors as warrantors. Jacob HolmesApril 20, 2023
Legislature Formerly incarcerated men plead for passage of “second chance” bill It would allow for resentencing of some individuals over the age of 50 who have served at least 15 years. Jacob HolmesApril 20, 2023
Governor Local agencies receive $4.4 million in grants to weatherize homes Gov. Kay Ivey awarded the grants to community agencies to assist elderly, low-income residents. StaffApril 20, 2023
Courts Former correctional sergeant found guilty of Civil Rights violations and obstruction The jury found Lorenzo Mills guilty of assaulting three incarcerated people with a riot baton and falsifying a report. StaffApril 20, 2023