Local news Huntsville officials express mixed support for police reforms The city administrator defended police decisions to use less-lethal munitions to disperse residents who attended a rally in June 2020. Micah DanneyMay 5, 2021
State Gambling bill advances, but problems loom Language regarding licensing and locations could make or break the legislation. Josh MoonMay 5, 2021
Legislature Due process bill for K-12 students facing discipline fails to advance Sen. Smitherman's bill passed the Senate but failed to make it to the House floor. He plans to bring it back next year. Eddie BurkhalterMay 5, 2021
Governor Ivey signs 2 percent salary increase for school teachers, state employees Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees. John H. GlennMay 5, 2021
Legislature Speaker says that gambling bill will be on the floor of the House on Thursday The gambling bill will be the next item taken up by the House on Thursday following a vote on medical marijuana. Brandon MoseleyMay 5, 2021
Legislature Medical marijuana bill filibustered for nine hours Tuesday The Alabama House debated medical marijuana for over nine hours without ever getting the issue to a vote. Brandon MoseleyMay 5, 2021
Health Alabama could lose unused COVID-19 vaccines to other states The number of doses administered in Alabama has dropped by more than 40 percent since April 13. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2021
National Another GOP attorneys general group leader resigns amid Capitol attack fallout Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall leads the association's dark-money fundraising arm, which aided in planning the Jan. 6 rally. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2021
Health Alabama’s COVID-19 health order to expire May 31 Gov. Kay Ivey's order was previously set to expire Wednesday. She's also extending the state of emergency until July 6. Eddie BurkhalterMay 4, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The American worker finally has some leverage. Don’t ruin it "Enhanced unemployment has given the American working class some temporary flexibility that could become permanent better pay and benefits." Josh MoonMay 4, 2021