Opinion Opinion | Sen. Britt’s social media warning bill problematic — but possibly constitutional The federal Stop the Scroll Act would require social media platforms to warn users of the “negative mental health impacts." Will NevinDecember 5, 2024
State Commissioner Chris Blankenship on conservation and recreation Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Chris Blankenship spoke to APR about some of the department's goals and projects. Mary Claire WootenDecember 5, 2024
Courts Supreme Court hears oral arguments in transgender healthcare case Conservative justices seemed unreceptive to arguments that blanket bans on transgender healthcare are sex-based discrimination. Chance PhillipsDecember 5, 2024
Legislature Another early voting bill introduced in the Alabama Legislature Currently, Alabamians can only vote early if they are casting absentee ballots with a valid excuse. Alex JobinDecember 5, 2024
Legislature State Rep. Stadthagen files bill to block “drag performances” in schools, libraries The Legislature has had a bill fail in the past two sessions that lawmakers originally designed for this same purpose. Jacob HolmesDecember 5, 2024
Congress Sen. Britt’s bill updating next generation body armor passes This bipartisan bill would require all agencies under DHS to provide improved ballistic body armor. StaffDecember 5, 2024
Legislature House Republicans honor state Rep. Randall Shedd with “Iron Award” The “Iron Award” is based upon the biblical verse “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." StaffDecember 5, 2024
Local news Prattville City Council tables library board appointments after concerns The council tabled the appointment of Doug Darr, whose initial appointment started a chain of events that led to the reshaping of the board. Jacob HolmesDecember 4, 2024
Local news Prattville attorney: Denying pride float would be “prior restraint” on free speech Several citizens voiced their opposition to the inclusion of Prattville Pride in the parade. Jacob HolmesDecember 4, 2024
Congress House unanimously approves Rep. Strong’s plan to streamline North Alabama Courts The bill aims to improve the organization of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. StaffDecember 4, 2024