Elections Wes Allen highlights purge data from AVID voter registration system Since taking office in September 2023, Allen withdrew Alabama from the Electronic Registration Information Center. Wesley WalterFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Senate Healthcare Committee hears bill allowing midwives to perform newborn screenings The bill looks to clarify laws surrounding the practice of midwifery, which was legalized in Alabama in 2017. Alex JobinFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Bill amended to remove ban, add more restrictions to sell Delta-8 SB132 now aims to further regulate the sale of Delta products with stricter penalties and additional product testing in the state. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Bill to deny youthful offender status for murder charges passes committee HB146 seeks to deny youthful offender status to anyone older than 16 that's charged with murder or capital murder. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 27, 2025
National Alabama advocacy groups urge congress to protect Medicaid, SNAP amid budget cuts Congressional lawmakers passed a budget resolution that could set the stage for over $1 trillion in cuts to health coverage and food assistance over... StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Elections BCA ramps up political efforts for 2026 with key staff appointments Veteran political strategist Scott McClintock has been appointed as political director for BCA's Campaign 2026 initiative. StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces the Leveling the Playing Field Act 2.0 The legislation updates U.S. trade remedy law to combat China’s anti-free market trade practices. StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Education Troy University introduces University Honors Global Scholars Program The new program designed to challenge the best of the best through specialized coursework and a study abroad research project. StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Elections John Russell seeks Pickens County district judge seat Attorney John Russell announced Wednesday that he will run for the district judge seat in Pickens County as a Republican. StaffFebruary 27, 2025
Legislature Rep. Kenneth Paschal files due process bill for DHR investigations Under the provisions of House Bill 340, DHR will be required to notify parents, guardians, or custodians in writing if they are under investigation. StaffFebruary 27, 2025