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
Legislature House Judiciary Committee discusses bills creating new judgeships The committee gave favorable report to a bill that would create three new judgeships while discussing the greater issue of judicial shortages across the... Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2023
Governor Economic development bills to focus on rural development, site prep The four-bill "Game Plan" will mostly re-up existing economic development programs, with important tweaks Josh MoonApril 6, 2023
Courts Former Montgomery PD chief files federal lawsuit against city, Mayor Reed Chief Ernest Finley claims he was forced to resign as the result of a conspiracy that included phony ethics charges. Josh MoonApril 6, 2023
Legislature Exhibition driving ban gets approval in Senate Judiciary committee Death resulting from exhibition driving would be considered a Class B felony, with a maximum sentence of 20 years. John H. GlennApril 6, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | April 4, Donald Trump and Martin Luther King Jr. For better or worse, Dr. King and Donald Trump will be linked – at least by this date. David PersonApril 6, 2023
State Governor announces Rebuild Alabama funds more local projects With this round of funding, more than $145 million in state transportation has been awarded. StaffApril 6, 2023