Legislature Alabama Senate GOP leadership praise passage of priority legislation The legislation includes economic incentives and legal protections from lawsuits related to the pandemic. John H. GlennFebruary 12, 2021
Elections Former Ambassador Lynda Blanchard appears poised for Senate run Blanchard is one of several candidates speculated to be likely to run for the Senate. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature House passes bill allowing smart cell technology The telecommunications bill will allow smart cell phone towers to be mounted on existing utility poles. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 12, 2021
Governor Governor awards grant to upgrade state forensic equipment Forensic Sciences is the sole forensic testing provider for more than 450 law enforcement agencies. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature BCA commends Legislature for securing COVID liability protections Exceptions would exist if the covered entity acted with wanton, reckless, willful or intentional misconduct. StaffFebruary 12, 2021
Legislature Members of SPLC-labeled “hate group” helped draft new monuments bill, lawmaker says Rep. Mike Holmes said two Southern Cultural Center members helped draft the legislation. The group's chairman says that's not so. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature Bill to repeal Memorial Preservation Act fails to advance Rep. Juandalynn Givan's bill was sent to a subcommittee after the state House Judiciary Committee failed to approve an amendment. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 11, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The patsy should pay a price too "Whether he did it unwittingly or to pander for cheap votes, Tuberville helped Trump execute an insurrection, and that is unforgivable." Josh MoonFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature Senate reauthorizes Jobs Act and Growing Alabama Act The Jobs Act provides hundreds of millions in business incentives to in-state and out-of-state companies. John H. GlennFebruary 11, 2021
Legislature State Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bills clear Senate committee SB214 would create a state lottery and allow casino gambling including electronic slot machines at a limited number of sites. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 11, 2021