Congress Sens. Katie Britt, Rick Scott introduce bipartisan bill to “Lock The Clock” The practice of adjusting clocks twice a year has been a subject of debate in the United States. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
Legislature Pre-filed bill would require timely wheelchair repairs HB75 mandates timely wheelchair repairs and dealer accountability, with penalties for non-compliance. Mary Claire WootenJanuary 9, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Child care is unaffordable and inaccessible, Britt and Kaine introduce two bills Sen. Katie Britt and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, recently introduced a legislative package that tackles this issue head-on Rhonda MannJanuary 9, 2025
State Steve Marshall endorses call for “largest deportation in U.S. history” Marshall was among the 21 Republican state attorneys general who endorsed the letter. Wesley WalterJanuary 9, 2025
Legislature NAALC asks lawmakers to prioritize workers, families in 2025 Legislative Session Three union members from the North Alabama Area Labor Council brought labor issues to the forefront of the meeting. Alex JobinJanuary 9, 2025
Municipal elections Connie Hudson announces campaign for Mayor of Mobile Her political career started in 2001, when she was elected to the Mobile city council. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
News Flags to fly at half-staff to honor fallen Irondale police officer A decorated law enforcement officer and Army veteran, Mark Meadows dedicated more than three decades to public service. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell becomes first Black woman to serve on House Ways and Means Subcommittee Sewell has served as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee since 2017. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
News J.D. Snoddy sworn In for 5th term as Winston County circuit clerk This elected position, established in the Alabama Constitution, carries a six-year term. StaffJanuary 9, 2025
Local news Spanish Fort Library expands challenge procedures The library moved 36 books from children’s to Young Adult, apparently including numerous LGBTQ books. Jacob HolmesJanuary 8, 2025