Legislature Alabama Senate passes two economic development bills from the “Game Plan” The “Game Plan" aims to spur economic development in Alabama by increasing incentives for companies. Patrick DarringtonApril 14, 2023
Legislature Bill to ban “trigger activators” advances in House committee Only one lawmaker expressed any concern about the bill and the lack of language creating stiffer sentences. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2023
Environment Alabama environmentalist lands on Time’s “Influential People” list Flowers has been the driving force behind an effort to address devastating wastewater issues in several communities. Josh MoonApril 14, 2023
Courts Will Dismukes testifies he didn’t steal anything, merely “double dipped” Dimsukes told the jury that he rightfully earned the $32,000 he agreed to repay Weiss Flooring, only breaking company policy and not the law. Jacob HolmesApril 14, 2023
State 90 businesses submit medical cannabis license applications The properly filed, amended, and corrected applications, will proceed to the review, evaluation and scoring process. StaffApril 14, 2023
State Five electric vehicle showcases scheduled around the state in April Drive Electric Alabama is hosting five showcase events throughout the state this month. StaffApril 14, 2023
Featured Opinion Katie Britt: Hit the ground running in first 100 days, but just getting started U.S. Senator Katie Britt in 100th day in office. U.S. Senator Katie BrittApril 13, 2023
Education “Divisive Concepts” bill headed back to the House for the second year White lawmakers voted yes while Black legislators voted no. Patrick DarringtonApril 13, 2023
Courts Voicemail from Will Dismukes’ father supports theory of prosecution Bill Dismukes took the stand and mostly upheld Will's version of events, but his testimony was contradicted by a voicemail. Jacob HolmesApril 13, 2023
Legislature Another anti-trans sports bill passed out of a House committee The bill would ban transgender athletes from participating in sports at public colleges and universities. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023