Legislature Gov. Ivey signs tax cuts for Gulf Coast commercial fishing operations into law Gov. Kay Ivey has signed into law his legislation that provides tax cuts and exemptions to commercial fishing businesses. StaffApril 8, 2022
Elections True The Vote announces election integrity forum on April 27 in Montgomery The forum will feature Republican primary candidates for governor, secretary of state and U.S. Senate. StaffApril 8, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes “Don’t Say Gay,” transgender bathroom bill The amended bill now heads to the state House, where members, on likely the last day of the session, will have to concur with... Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2022
Legislature House bill restricting emergency health orders fails The bill is a response to State Health Officer Scott Harris shutting down businesses at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2022
Legislature House passes bill requiring unemployed to seek 3 jobs per week Under current Alabama Department of Labor regulations, only one contact is required each week. Jacob HolmesApril 7, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to delay fees for released prisoners The bill would delay fines and fees for the recently released for 180 days. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2022
Elections Lindy Blanchard receives American Conservative Union endorsement Blanchard is one of seven Republicans running against incumbent Gov. Kay Ivey. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2022
Opinion Opinion | The Legislature must do their part for Alabama prisons We need elected leaders who will do something about the real issues facing Alabamians, not made-up culture war problems. Dillon NettlesApril 7, 2022
Elections Alabama Forestry Association endorses five incumbents for state House The five candidates are seeking the nomination for their House seats in the primary election, to be held May 24. Eddie BurkhalterApril 7, 2022
State New report on the well-being of Alabama’s children Since 1994, the Alabama Kids Count Data Book has documented and tracked the health, education, safety, and economic security of children at the state... StaffApril 7, 2022