Featured Opinion Opinion | Fringe ideologues threaten state’s economic future "If Alabama continues to pass legislation and promote ideas of racial injustice and hatred, it will not achieve its potential." Bill BrittFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Habitual offender law repeal parked in a subcommittee The Habitual Felony Offender Act was aimed at stopping crime by giving a life sentence to anyone with three serious felonies. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Lawmaker introduces bill requiring rendering plant to compensate nearby property owners The legislation would require Pilgrim’s Pride to compensate the owners of nearby properties for loss of property value. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Alabama House adopts new rules amid COVID pandemic The House updated them for operating under the ever-present threat of COVID-19. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2021
Legislature Governor proposes more for education, corrections in budgets The governor's proposed budgets call for a 2 percent pay raise for education workers and state employees. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Alcohol delivery bill receives favorable report from Senate committee The legislation allows for alcohol delivery with strict, multiple layers of checks and balances in place, the bill's sponsor said. Bill BrittFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Alabama Senate committee approves medical marijuana, COVID-19 liability bills The committee approved bills that would provide COVID-related liability protections for businesses and authorize medical marijuana. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 3, 2021
Legislature Alabama’s 2021 Legislative Session begins The Alabama House of Representatives has already had one member test positive for the coronavirus. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 3, 2021
Party politics Republicans praise governor’s State of the State Address “Governor Kay Ivey set forth an agenda with big goals and a bold vision," ALGOP Chair Terry Lathan said. Brandon MoseleyFebruary 3, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Legislative session begins "Republicans dominate both chambers, overwhelmingly." Steve FlowersFebruary 3, 2021