Legislature Alabama House passes bill to regulate telemedicine The bill limits the number of telehealth visits regarding the same condition, with the same physician to four, before having to see a physician... Eddie BurkhalterApril 6, 2022
Governor Governor Kay Ivey signs Alabama Numeracy Act The legislation aims to boost math education via education task forces, hiring hundreds of new math teachers, and the elimination of Common Core standards. John H. GlennApril 6, 2022
Legislature Bill to adjust name of Edmund W. Pettus Bridge passes the Alabama Senate The bill passed the Senate 23-3 and moves to the House for consideration. John H. GlennApril 6, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Fob James’ story, 1978 governor’s race Governor Fob James' first election as governor in 1978 is one for the record books. Steve FlowersApril 6, 2022
Elections 41 days left to apply for absentee ballot by mail for primary election May 17, 2022, is the last day that absentee ballot applications can be returned by mail. StaffApril 6, 2022
Congress Sewell announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition for high school students The winner will receive free round-trip airfare for two to Washington, D.C. to attend an official reception. StaffApril 6, 2022
Legislature Legislature begins final week with education budget, Literacy Act revisions, telemedicine More controversial pieces of legislation are likely to appear further into this week and extend the session's final days. John H. GlennApril 5, 2022
Opinion Opinion | UAB doctor: No Legislature should be any child’s first or worst bully Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act would criminalize the few pediatricians providing youth-focused gender-affirming healthcare. Dr. Morissa LadinskyApril 5, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | It’s time for Alabama workers to take a stand — for themselves Companies have no problem doing what's best for their survival. It's time for employees to do the same. Josh MoonApril 5, 2022
Legislature Gun control advocates concerned over Alabama bill to nullify presidential gun orders The advocates note that Alabama has the second-highest rate of gun violence in the U.S. Eddie BurkhalterApril 5, 2022