Featured Opinion Opinion | Bill over medical cannabis licensing process, limiting AMCC is the right step The bill would refresh the medical weed licensing process and bring in a third party to review applicants. It's a solid step. Josh MoonFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Speedy Trial Act passes House and Senate committees Approved by both the House and Senate Judiciary committees, the legislation would allow the appointment of visiting judges. Chance PhillipsFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature House committee holds public hearing for youth online safety bill The Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy committee heard from proponents and opponents of HB317. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Committee advances bill to reshape state VA board The bill would reshape the Alabama Board of Veteran Affairs by reducing it to an advisory and oversight role. Jacob HolmesFebruary 27, 2025
Elections Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system Since taking office in September 2023, Allen withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center. Wesley WalterFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Senate Healthcare Committee hears bill allowing midwives to perform newborn screenings The bill looks to clarify laws surrounding the practice of midwifery, which was legalized in Alabama in 2017. Alex JobinFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Bill amended to remove ban, add more restrictions to sell Delta-8 SB132 now aims to further regulate the sale of Delta products with stricter penalties and additional product testing in the state. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Bill to deny youthful offender status for murder charges passes committee HB146 seeks to deny youthful offender status to anyone older than 16 that's charged with murder or capital murder. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 27, 2025
National Alabama advocacy groups urge congress to protect Medicaid, SNAP amid budget cuts Congressional lawmakers passed a budget resolution that could set the stage for over $1 trillion in cuts to health coverage and food assistance over... StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Elections BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments Veteran political strategist Scott McClintock has been appointed as political director for BCA's Campaign 2026 initiative. StaffFebruary 27, 2025