Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama AG to leave national AG group, but not the one that pushed Big Lie "Marshall is leaving NAAG because it 'moved too far left,' but will remain in RAGA, which pushed the Big Lie." Josh MoonApril 28, 2021
Legislature House passes pay raise for teachers and other education employees Education employees will receive a 2 percent across-the-board pay increase for the 2022 fiscal year. Brandon MoseleyApril 28, 2021
Legislature House advances education budget The budget has passed both chambers and will go to the governor's desk if the Senate concurs with changes. Brandon MoseleyApril 28, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes ban on tianeptine in Alabama Tianeptine is a substance that mimics the effects of opioids when taken in high enough doses. Brandon MoseleyApril 28, 2021
Health Alabama Department of Public Health recommends use of J&J vaccine Federal regulators say using Johnson & Johnson could save as many as 1,400 lives over the next six months. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2021
Legislature Committee approves permitless carry, ban on enforcing federal guns laws The Alabama Sheriffs Association opposes both bills, arguing they put law enforcement and the public at greater risk from gun violence. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2021
Legislature Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education. John H. GlennApril 27, 2021
Legislature Amendment potentially harmful to hemp industry removed by Senate The hemp industry thanked the Legislature for killing two amendments that would have made Delta-8 and Delta-10 tetrahydrocannabinols controlled substances. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021
State Terri Bozeman Lovell named executive director of the Alabama State Bar Judge Terri Bozeman Lovell is the first woman to be the executive director of the Alabama State Bar in history. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021
State Alabamians strong Census response led to retention of all congressional districts Throughout the 2020 Census, state leaders led a dogged effort to ensure participation numbers reflected a proper Alabama representation. Brandon MoseleyApril 27, 2021