Legislature House passes bill criminalizing absentee ballot assistance The bill carves out some exceptions for family members, but any exchange of money would nullify those exceptions according the the bill's structure. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2023
Legislature House passes bill to train police to deal with “invisible disabilities” The bill is named after Hulsey's son, Noah "Cade" Hulsey, who is on the autism spectrum. Jacob HolmesMay 5, 2023
Legislature HRC condemns anti-transgender sports ban The bill passed the Senate and now moves to Gov. Kay Ivey’s desk to be signed into law. Patrick DarringtonMay 5, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Rep. Givan has nothing to apologize for Givan partially quoted the lyrics of a Jay-Z song as a sort of warning to Rep. Kenneth Paschal. She did not tell lies. Josh MoonMay 5, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Anthem bill late, empty and otherwise a bad idea Compelled patriotism is best left in the past. Will NevinMay 5, 2023
State Agreement reached in investigation of Alabama Department of Public Health An investigation found that ADPH’s enforcement of sanitation laws threatened residents of Lowndes County. StaffMay 5, 2023
State Women’s Foundation announces new headquarters, two-year anniversary of expansion The Foundation will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house in June. StaffMay 5, 2023
Economy Alabama metros have the lowest unemployment rates in the nation The Birmingham-Hoover metro area was ranked the lowest in the nation at 1.8 percent. StaffMay 5, 2023
Congress Sen. Britt targets fentanyl trafficking during Homeland Security subcommittee hearing Britt led a hearing on transnational criminal organizations and related drug and human trafficking. StaffMay 5, 2023
Legislature Senate committee OKs “divisive concepts” bill The bill would prohibit K-12 schools and colleges from promoting or endorsing certain "divisive concepts." Patrick DarringtonMay 4, 2023