Legislature Alabama House Democrats unveil agenda for 2023 Legislative Session The agenda includes lofty aims such as repealing the state's abortion law and permitless carry law. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | The Alabama Democrats have a plan you’ll like. No, really The 2023 Democratic agenda is full of very popular ideas. Almost none will pass. And that's a problem we should fix. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2023
Special Session The ARPA special session: Dividing up a billion dollars Alabama has a billion dollars to spend, and there's an outline for how they plan to do it. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2023
Environment Groups file Civil Rights complaint against Alabama, ADEM over Black Belt sewer issues Two watchdog groups filed the Title VI complaint, alleging the state has not adequately addressed the ongoing sanitation problems. Josh MoonMarch 7, 2023
State Biden visits Selma on 58th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” Biden's speech at the Edmund Pettus Bridge served as the culminating event for the annual commemoration. John H. GlennMarch 6, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | Government by minority rule In Alabama, a tiny fraction of voters runs the show, despite the groans from literally everyone else. Josh MoonMarch 6, 2023
State SPLC, congresswoman honor John Lewis and the 40 Martyrs in wreath-laying ceremony The wreath-laying ceremony was the first held since the passing of Congressman John Lewis. John H. GlennMarch 6, 2023
Legislature Big 10 Mayors of Alabama announce 2023 Legislative Agenda The mayors’ collective priorities include legislation to grow Alabama’s economy and to improve public safety. StaffMarch 6, 2023
Environment Working group formed to examine response to Moody fire The fire revealed shortcomings in the ability and authority of state and local governments to respond to similar situations. Jacob HolmesMarch 6, 2023
Infrastructure Governor awards $24.7 million in grants for broadband The nine grants, totaling $24.72 million, were awarded to broadband providers across the state to support projects in unserved or underserved areas. StaffMarch 6, 2023