Education State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway CollegeCounts will randomly select 29 winners to receive $529 in contributions. StaffJune 2, 2023
Elections Thomas shows strong fundraising start in Lee County district judge race Lee County Chief Assistant District Attorney Clay Thomas, a first-time candidate, raised over $30,000 so far this year. StaffJune 2, 2023
Legislature Overtime tax repeal has business, worker support. But a roadblock remains Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way. Josh MoonJune 1, 2023
Legislature Senate committee passes grocery tax bill, heads to Senate The bill would reduce the current 4 percent tax rate on food to 2 percent over the next couple of years Patrick DarringtonJune 1, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban drag in public spaces runs out of time Several other anti-LGBTQ bills also stalled during the legislative session. Jacob HolmesJune 1, 2023
Health Anti-vape bills pass second committees The bills target vaping devices regardless of the e-liquid used. Samuel StettheimerJune 1, 2023
Aerospace and Defense Alabama officials support congressional investigation of Space Force HQ delay Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has not announced a final decision. Samuel StettheimerJune 1, 2023
Legislature House passes anti-ESG bill without debate The bill applies to every governmental entitity in the state, including counties and municipalities. Jacob HolmesJune 1, 2023
Legislature Ivey signs Property Protection Act into law The law will restrict specific entities from certain countries, including China, from obtaining some property. Patrick DarringtonJune 1, 2023
Legislature A mother’s fear for her son may lead to more police training for “invisible disabilities” A study published in 2016 found that more than half of people killed by police have a disability. Patrick DarringtonMay 31, 2023