Opinion Opinion | A new twist of the knife from Warrior Met Coal The miners continue pushing for a fair contract, but this week, the company threw yet another wrench into the works. Kim KellyApril 10, 2023
Legislature Alabama 2023 Senate Legislative Report: April 5-7 Throughout the week, the Senate passed a number of bills that the House will now consider. Patrick DarringtonApril 10, 2023
State Friends, fellow activists mourn loss of abortion access advocate Mia Raven Raven is the founder of the P.O.W.E.R. House in Montgomery and a founding member of the Yellowhammer Fund. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2023
Prisons Incarcerated man dead at Staton Correctional Facility Kevin DeWayne Bell, a 41-year-old incarcerated man at the Elmore County facility, was reported dead on Monday. John H. GlennApril 7, 2023
Governor Ivey signs bill setting mandatory minimums for fentanyl trafficking Ivey signed the bill just hours after it was approved by the Senate without any discussion or debate. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2023
Legislature House sends bill creating healthcare visitation rights to Ivey’s desk The bill ensures patients at health care facilities can be visited by at least one caregiver each day for a minimum of two hours. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt, colleagues lead effort to repeal the “Death Tax” The legislation would permanently repeal the federal estate tax. StaffApril 7, 2023
Congress Rep. Sewell, colleagues introduce bipartisan New Markets Tax Credit Extension Act This legislation aims to spur investment and economic growth in rural and underserved communities. StaffApril 7, 2023
State Gov. Ivey awards grant to assist forensic investigations in Alabama ADECA is administering the grant from funds made available by the U.S. Department of Justice. StaffApril 7, 2023
Legislature Personal Privacy Protection Act proposed It would prohibit public agencies from disclosing personal information about members, volunteers, or donors of non-profit organizations. Patrick DarringtonApril 6, 2023