Opinion Opinion | Legislators who vote for anti-trans bills don’t support parental rights Any legislator who votes for these bills does not support your right to make medical decisions for your child with their pediatrician. Dr. Nola Jean ErnestMarch 10, 2022
Legislature Alabama Rep. David Wheeler dies at 72 Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. Wheeler was first elected to the state House in 2018. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate committee approves “divisive concepts” bill The bill doesn’t include the phrase “Critical Race Theory” but its definitions of “divisive concepts” clearly aim to ban the teaching of CRT. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 9, 2022
Legislature Voting rights groups speak out against “Zuckerbucks” bill Critics say the bill could create a "chilling effect" on voter education efforts. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Legislature House passes $8.1 billion education budget The Alabama Legislature set aside much of the federal surplus of funds to pay off debts and fund reserves. Jacob HolmesMarch 9, 2022
Legislature Analysis | We already have lots of gambling in Alabama, just no revenue Critics of gambling legislation often argue they don't want gaming in Alabama. It's way too late. Josh MoonMarch 8, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | State lotteries are a Squid Game Holding a giant jackpot over the head of desperate people is an unethical way to generate revenue. Jacob HolmesMarch 8, 2022
Infrastructure EPA chief: Lack of proper waste disposal systems an “environmental injustice” The Environmental Protection Agency's Chief Administrator Michael Regan visited Lowndes County, Alabama, to survey water and sewage systems. John H. GlennMarch 8, 2022
Education Alabama Education Policy Center releases report on STEM in Black Belt’s K-12 schools Poverty and teacher shortages are drivers for lagging science and math proficiencies in Black Belt schools, the report finds. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 8, 2022
Elections Report: McConnell backers, “Never Trump” donors recruited Durant to run for Senate Brooks also noted in his remarks that Durant's record does not indicate he has ever been an active Republican. Bill BrittMarch 7, 2022