Legislature “Parental rights” bill signed into law The bill identifies parental rights as "fundamental rights," which the bill's sponsor says will make it harder for government to interfere. Jacob HolmesJune 22, 2023
Economy Gadsden selected as home of new microreactor manufacturing plant The plant is scheduled to begin construction in 2024 and become operational in 2027. Samuel StettheimerJune 22, 2023
State Report: Alabama ranks near-bottom in patriotism The study ranked each state according to 13 factors including number of military enlistees, voter turnout and volunteerism. Samuel StettheimerJune 22, 2023
Municipal elections Johnny Turner announces candidacy for Limestone County commissioner Turner spent 12 years advocating for Limestone County under former congressman Mo Brooks. Jacob HolmesJune 22, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt supports FEND Off Fentanyl Act in committee The bill is designed to target the flow of the deadly narcotic into the United States. StaffJune 22, 2023
Economy Alabama’s sales volume continues to slow, home supply on the rise In May 2023, Alabama witnessed a decrease in home sales. StaffJune 22, 2023
Courts SCOTUS declines to hear Cullman cash bail case The case concerning the constitutionality of whether states can make indigent defendants pay schedule-based cash bail originated in Cullman County. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
Elections Secretary of State: Registrar removed from Houston County board The member of the Houston County Board of Registrars was removed for allegedly committing multiple violations. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
State Study ranks Alabama as third worst state for LGBTQ+ safety Only Mississippi and Tennessee fared worse in the ranking. Patrick DarringtonJune 21, 2023
Legislature Sources: Ivey to call reapportionment special session for mid-July The special session became necessary when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Alabama's voting maps to be discriminatory. Josh MoonJune 21, 2023