State Bessemer Amazon union vote too close to call Workers at the Bessemer facility appear to have voted against joining a union, but by a margin so small that challenged ballots could change... Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2022
Congress Sewell votes to cap monthly insulin copay costs at $35 The Affordable Insulin Now Act passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 232 to 193, with most Republicans voting against it. StaffApril 1, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to nullify presidential gun orders The bill which bans the use of public funds to enforce presidential orders aimed at curbing gun violence, now heads to the state House... Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2022
Legislature Bill requiring in-person doctor visit after four Telehealth sessions teed up for House The in-person visitation requirement drew criticism from telemedicine lobbyists during a public hearing. Jacob HolmesApril 1, 2022
Education ASU’s Ross named to White House HBCU advisory board Quinton Ross will join other prominent leaders to help guide the Biden administration's efforts to aid Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Josh MoonApril 1, 2022
Education Troy University to freeze tuition, continue Clear Cost pricing plan Troy University will freeze tuition for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. StaffApril 1, 2022
Elections Sen. Donnie Chesteen announces re-election campaign Chesteen has officially announced that he is seeking re-election to the Alabama State Senate. StaffApril 1, 2022
Elections Katie Britt endorsed by Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association Conservative Republican Katie Britt announced that her campaign for the U.S. Senate has been endorsed by the Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association. StaffMarch 31, 2022
Legislature Alabama House, Senate approve bonuses for retired state employees, teachers The two bills would give retired teachers and state employees a bonus of $2 per month for each year they were employed. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | Trumpism has reached a new level of pathetic A federal judge found it likely that Trump committed felonies in his attempt to overturn the election, and yet, the cult carries on. Josh MoonMarch 31, 2022