Congress Sens. Tuberville, Fetterman reintroduce bill on foreign investment in American agriculture Alabama's other U.S. senator, Katie Britt, is also a co-sponsor of the FARM Act. Alex JobinJanuary 23, 2025
Congress Sen. Britt backs Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act The bill would require care for infants born alive after failed abortions. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 23, 2025
Courts Plaintiffs in Amos Trust case ask judge to force recusal of AG Steve Marshall The plaintiffs claim Marshall has acted "suspiciously" and question his relationship with the defendants. Josh MoonJanuary 23, 2025
Elections SPLC report: Extremist rhetoric infiltrates mainstream 2024 campaigns The report focuses on campaign narratives that employ racist, xenophobic, and antisemitic themes, which are often deeply intertwined. Bill BrittJanuary 23, 2025
State APLS meeting postponed due to winter weather Board member Amy Minton shared a story speculating that the board could be prepared to fire director Nancy Pack. Jacob HolmesJanuary 22, 2025
Local news Birmingham Police recruitment efforts show positive progress Birmingham's $16 million police recruitment plan sees positive results, with new candidates and increased academy participation. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 22, 2025
Congress Sens. Britt and Tuberville co-sponsor bill to repeal methane tax The potent natural gas is responsible for about 11 percent of greenhouse gas-related climate change. Alex JobinJanuary 22, 2025
Legislature Ensler pushes gun violence measures: Glock switch ban, safety grants, more Ensler’s approach blends law enforcement support with proactive community programs. StaffJanuary 22, 2025
President Police: Trump’s pardons of Jan. 6 rioters means “politics more important than policing” Police unions and the chief of the Capitol Police condemned Trump's pardons of the violent felons who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6. Josh MoonJanuary 22, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Jabo Waggoner: An Alabama political legend Jabo Waggoner has done a lot for Alabama, but especially for his native and beloved Jefferson County. Steve FlowersJanuary 22, 2025