Opinion Opinion | Our national debt is unsustainable The United States cannot continue down this path of spending ourselves into oblivion. Steve FlowersApril 19, 2023
Legislature Voting rights advocates are organizing against new voter suppression bill Advocates also say the bill likely violates the Americans with Disability Act and section 208 of the Voting Rights Act. Patrick DarringtonApril 18, 2023
Legislature Alabama Democrats call for gun regulations after Dadeville shooting Democrats criticized their Republican colleagues for their inaction and stressed the need for meaningful regulations, such as red flag laws. Josh MoonApril 18, 2023
Legislature Rep. Hill files bill to allow judges to deviate from sentencing guidelines after trial Individuals guilty of certain nonviolent offenses can currently calculate their own sentences using the guidelines, whether they plead guilty or go to trial. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2023
Public safety Gov. Ivey awards grants to fight illegal and abused drugs ADECA is administering the grants using funds from the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffApril 18, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell asks Railroad Administration to address recent train blockages, safety concerns Sewell emphasized the need for railroad companies to be held accountable. StaffApril 18, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Time to designate space systems as critical infrastructure We should move quickly to designate space systems as a national critical infrastructure and treat them accordingly. Frank Cilluffo and RADM (Ret.) Mark MontgomeryApril 18, 2023
National Butler Snow announces new strategic alliance with Maynor & Stiers “This association with Linda, Bill and Wade is an integral part of our long-term strategy,” said Melvin J. Malone. StaffApril 18, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Work Zone Awareness Week: Trucking industry urges motorists to prioritize safety Motor vehicle crashes in work zones are America's leading cause of work-related deaths. Tim FrazierApril 18, 2023
Legislature Organizers condemn “divisive concepts” bill The bill passed the House State Government Committee 9-3 with all of the white lawmakers voting yes. Patrick DarringtonApril 17, 2023