News ADOC officer arrested and charged with abuse of a child According to a complaint filed with the District Court of Escambia County, Jackson allegedly struck the 8-year-old child with a belt several times. Patrick DarringtonApril 27, 2023
Governor Ivey: Pre-K secretary dismissed due to “distractions” of “different lifestyles, equity” "It was just the right thing to do," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature Educators, advocacy groups make arguments regarding school voucher bill Proponents say the voucher system gives parents the freedom to choose better educational environments. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature Bill altering charter school law makes first committee appearance The bill would make several changes to the current charter school law, mostly dealing with how the commission is selected and funded. Josh MoonApril 27, 2023
Congress Britt: Kids’ Social Media Act “critical” for protecting children If it becomes law, the legislation would ban social media use for children under 13. Josh MoonApril 27, 2023
Congress Sewell calls on Congress to reject Republican debt ceiling demands Among other things, a default could kill more than 7 million jobs. StaffApril 27, 2023
Legislature “Alabama Needs More Doctors”: House passes Physician Workforce Act The bill aims to boost recruitment of out-of-state physicians to Alabama. StaffApril 27, 2023
Courts Dadeville shooting: 89 shots, seven guns, a “bloody” scene The first hearing for the six defendants in the Dadeville shooting case provided the first specific details of the shooting. Josh MoonApril 26, 2023
Legislature House passes General Fund budget before midpoint of session A tweak would allow $40 million targeted for correctional officer salaries to be used for prison construction. Jacob HolmesApril 26, 2023