Featured Opinion Opinion | Lawmakers must fight to restore paid parental leave after Orr’s cruel move The recent bipartisan push to give Alabama educators 12 weeks of paid parental leave was a promising development. Bill BrittApril 25, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Stopping abortions is now more precious than women’s lives Actions speak louder than words. The actions of conservatives have told us that they value stopping abortions more than saving women's lives. Josh MoonApril 25, 2024
Legislature Citizens call for Summer EBT to be funded in Education Trust Fund Budget An Alabama Library Association official also called on the education budget to restore funding to the Alabama Public Library Service. Jacob HolmesApril 25, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Beverage industry invests $50,000 to improve recycling in Mobile Beverage companies want to get every one of their plastic bottles and aluminum cans back so they are remade as intended. Virginia BanisterApril 25, 2024
Courts Governor appoints Ben Baxley to Elmore County judgeship Baxley will fill the vacancy left by Judge Patrick Pinkston. StaffApril 25, 2024
Legislature House passes bill to require secret ballot union vote at businesses receiving incentives Opponents say unions are necessary to empower them to fight for fait pay and benefits. Patrick DarringtonApril 24, 2024
Legislature Committee expands bill defining sex-based terms, advances it to Senate An amendment would block transgender individuals from entering bathrooms or sleeping quarters of the opposite sex. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024
Legislature House votes to extend prohibition of LGBTQ subjects in classroom through eighth grade The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024
Economy Addressing a different kind of infrastructure: child care The lack of accessible, affordable and quality child care is often the biggest obstacle to getting workers back in the labor force. Josh MoonApril 24, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Gavin Newsom’s great big mirror Alabama Republicans are big mad at Gavin Newsom, who had the gall to show people what Alabama Republicans are actually doing. Josh MoonApril 24, 2024