Legislature House passes bill criminalizing prefilling absentee applications Democrats expressed concern that the bill could make criminals out of good people. Jacob HolmesMarch 18, 2022
Legislature House passes bill banning “divisive concepts” Democrats said the bill is designed to "erase history" during a three-hour filibuster Thursday. Jacob HolmesMarch 18, 2022
Legislature House gambling proposal emerges, passes committee Thursday Brown's gambling legislation now moves to the Alabama House for consideration sometime after the Legislature's week-long spring break. John H. GlennMarch 18, 2022
Legislature Marsh’s public charter school funding bill passes in Senate Alabama's public charter schools may soon begin receiving county education funds, if Marsh's legislation passes. John H. GlennMarch 18, 2022
Opinion Opinion | When it comes to medical care, we cannot compromise patient safety Legislation would compromise patient safety by allowing non-physicians to perform surgeries on one of the body’s most complex and delicate organs. E.M. Brendan WyattMarch 18, 2022
Elections ALFA endorses three incumbent Republicans in Alabama House races The Alabama Farmers Federation has endorsed state representatives Gil Isbell, Steve Hurst and Matt Simpson. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2022
Legislature Competing bills prioritizing joint child custody both pass House committee Kenneth Paschal, R-Pelham, said the default position right now relegates one parent, typically the father, to a time-share more fitting of an aunt or... Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2022
Elections Is Trump planning to dump Mo Brooks? A new story quotes the former president saying he's considering pulling his endorsement from Mo Brooks. Josh MoonMarch 17, 2022
Legislature Senate committee OKs bill protecting doctors who provide “off-label” COVID treatments Doctors who have treated patients with medicine including Ivermectin and hydrochloryquine spoke in support of the bill. Jacob HolmesMarch 17, 2022
Economy Double digit containment volume growth continues at the Port of Mobile Containers rose 33.0 percent, refrigerated containers rose 80.9 percent, and rail intermodal transfers rose 148.2 percent. StaffMarch 17, 2022