State APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding. Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2025
News APLS fires state library director after year of tensions Board member Ron Snider called Pack's termination "a result of unfounded allegations made about her by extremists, including on this board." Jacob HolmesMarch 21, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature passes paid parental leave for state workers The bill now heads to Governor Kay Ivey for her expected signature. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | Freedom slips away quietly — unless we choose to defend it Truth, trust, and shared purpose are crumbling. Freedom survives only when we guard them fiercely. Bill BrittMarch 21, 2025
Legislature House Legislative Week 6 Recap: House passes tax cuts, pro-family bills One bill would provide eligible state employees and public-school employees with fully paid parental leave. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Legislature Alabama House votes to eliminate state sales tax on essential items The bill would eliminate sales tax on diapers, baby formula and menstrual products, saving taxpayers $13 million annually. Mary Claire WootenMarch 21, 2025
Elections Alabama House passes bill to establish post-election audits The bill would require an audit to be performed in a randomly selected precinct in each county after any general election. Alex JobinMarch 21, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell pans President Trump’s attempt to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education "Trump and Musk want to steal from America’s most vulnerable children to fund their tax cuts for the wealthy," Sewell said. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Environment Officials dedicate Moon Tree at Monte Sano State Park The current Moon Tree plantings pay homage to a similar program conducted as part of the Apollo 14 mission in 1971. StaffMarch 21, 2025
Environment Rep. Shane Stringer files bill to reopen Big Creek Lake for recreational usage The legislation resulted from an abrupt decision by the Mobile Area Water System to permanently close Big Creek Lake. StaffMarch 21, 2025