State PARCA report highlights inequities in Alabama’s tax system Thomas Spencer of PARCA highlights Alabama's inequitable tax system with a reliance on regressive sales taxes Mary Claire WootenApril 8, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | ALGOP lawmakers raise taxes on working class as ALGOP voters cheer The overtime tax repeal for workers appears to be dead, killed by ALGOP lawmakers in favor of keeping a tax break for the wealthy. Josh MoonApril 8, 2025
Legislature Controversial wildlife rehabilitation bill awaits consideration by House Ag Committee The bill would allow good samaritans to care for injured or orphaned wildlife without an official license. Alex JobinApril 8, 2025
Legislature Alabama lawmaker files bill to jail women for abortions The bill is out of step with some anti-abortion advocates who have said the focus should be on criminalizing providers, not women who seek... Jacob HolmesApril 8, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey makes 29 appointments including judges, sheriffs The appointments include judges in Calhoun and Montgomery counties, and sheriffs in Perry and Calhoun counties. StaffApril 8, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Pass SB161 to create a healthier, stronger Alabama We cannot afford to ignore this crisis. Every life lost to overdose is a tragedy we cannot accept. Ed OliverApril 8, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey signs Senate Bill 40 promoting veteran mental health SB40 will promote voluntary and temporary firearm storage to reduce suicide rates for residents. StaffApril 8, 2025
Local news Jackson Hospital launches Clergy Faith and Fellowship platform At the April 2 event, the hospital publicly revealed plans to build an interfaith chapel. StaffApril 8, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Alabama Development Fund: A game changer for rural economic growth This new level of investment will make rural Alabama more competitive when vying for large scale economic development projects. Jimmy BlackApril 8, 2025
Legislature Alabama Legislature to play Mississippi Legislature in charity softball game Proceeds from the game will benefit Children’s of Alabama, which is ranked among the best children’s hospitals in the nation. StaffApril 8, 2025