Environment Steve Marshall celebrates withdrawal of emissions regulation attempt Advanced Clean Fleets would have required California truck buyers to increasingly purchase zero-emission trucks. Wesley WalterJanuary 16, 2025
Congress U.S. House passes ban on transgender athletes The bill was originally introduced in the Senate by Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville in 2023. Alex JobinJanuary 16, 2025
Courts Supreme Court hears arguments on Porn ID law similar to Alabama’s Alabama passed a nearly identical bill, HB164, in the last legislative session. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 16, 2025
Congress What would the Laken Riley Act do? Introduced by Sen. Katie Britt, the Laken Riley Act would require detaining 60,000 more undocumented immigrants and empower state attorneys general. Chance PhillipsJanuary 16, 2025
Courts College teachers, students file federal suit against anti-DEI law The passage of the hill has led numerous DEI offices and programs to close since October. Jacob HolmesJanuary 15, 2025
Local news Birmingham Biotechnology Hub wins $43.6 million grant that will benefit entire state The funding will support several central Alabama entities working to advance the state’s biotechnology ecosystem and impact. StaffJanuary 15, 2025
News Sen. Katie Britt celebrates $44 million investment in Birmingham Britt celebrated a $44 million investment into the Birmingham Biotechnology Hub led by the Southern Research Institute. StaffJanuary 15, 2025
Legislature Sen. April Weaver joins Club for Growth Foundation’s 2025 fellowship class Established in 2020, the fellowship aims to equip civic leaders with the knowledge and skills to advocate for free-market policies. StaffJanuary 15, 2025
News Inaugural Alabama March for Progress calls for action on key statewide issues The free and nonpartisan event aims to advance positive change across the state. StaffJanuary 15, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Making the most of Alabama’s momentum We must continue growing our successes and overcoming our challenges one by one. Nathaniel LedbetterJanuary 15, 2025