Congress Sen. Britt praises Trump’s executive order expanding IVF access The order directs the Domestic Policy Council to develop policy recommendations within 90 days to protect IVF access. StaffFebruary 19, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Legislator votes to abolish his own county A legendary dirty trick played on a legislator by a fellow legislator still reverberates over 60 years later. Steve FlowersFebruary 19, 2025
News Alabama Midwives Alliance supports SB87 and HB257 The Alabama Midwives Alliance urged community members, healthcare professionals, and advocates to support two bills. StaffFebruary 19, 2025
Local news Montgomery secures $420,000 in grants to support local initiatives This initiative aims to foster low-carbon, resilient, and economically thriving communities. StaffFebruary 19, 2025
Municipal elections Brian Gunn announces candidacy for Birmingham City Council The campaign will officially launch at Woodlawn Theatre on Feb. 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. StaffFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Senate committee approves two amendments to state code on voting Two voting-related bills, SB142 and SB158, passed, addressing registration updates and ID requirements Mary Claire WootenFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature House Boards, Agencies and Commissions Committee approve bills to renew existence Under state law, enumerated state agencies are periodically reviewed by the Alabama Sunset Committee. Alex JobinFebruary 19, 2025
News VOICES: Alabama Kids Count Data Book showcases consequences of economic inequality Focused on the economy, the latest report from VOICES for Alabama’s Children argues improving children’s welfare requires addressing economic inequality. Chance PhillipsFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Scaled back ADVA bill passes senate The bill makes changes to the commissioner's position but stops short of altering the ADVA board. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2025
Legislature Senate approves new prison funding The increased borrowing ability brings the total cost of two new prisons to nearly $2 billion. Josh MoonFebruary 19, 2025