Legislature Governor delivers tax relief to small businesses, signs HB391 into law When fully implemented, the exemption is projected to save the state’s small businesses an estimated $23 million a year. StaffApril 7, 2022
Congress Shelby: University of Alabama receives $360 million NOAA Research Award The goal of this institute will be to improve NOAA's actionable water resource information for forecasts, watches, warnings, and related products. StaffApril 7, 2022
Elections Trump coming to Birmingham ahead of Republican runoff Both Mike Durant and Katie Britt appear to be positioning themselves to win Trump's endorsement. Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2022
Legislature School bathroom bill advances in Alabama Senate committee over opposition Opponents of the bill said transgender students don't pose any threat to other students and that the bill could cause legal problems for schools... Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2022
Legislature Senate committee advances “divisive concepts” bill The full Senate is the final hurdle for the bill to head to Gov. Kay Ivey's desk to be signed into law. Jacob HolmesApril 6, 2022
Legislature Alabama House passes bill to cap money collected in traffic tickets The bill is in response to complaints about abuse by the Brookside Police Department. Eddie BurkhalterApril 6, 2022
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