Legislature Ivey’s budget request includes $400 rebates, preparing for down times The $400 rebates are expected to go out to every person who filed for income tax returns in 2021 within 90 days of passage. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023
Legislature Exclusive: DAs Association pushing bills on gun crime, retail theft and fentanyl One bill would add additional penalties for individuals convicted of a violent crime caught in possession of a firearm. John H. GlennMarch 22, 2023
Legislature Figures: Bills targeting abortion law designed to send a message Figures said she doesn't expect to succeed in the Republican Legislature, but wants to send a message that Democrats are still fighting. Jacob HolmesMarch 22, 2023
Opinion Opinion | I moved to Alabama to take a stand against Trump. Here’s why I stayed To my friends and family up North, my decision to stay was even more confusing than my initial decision to leave. Ellen GomoryMarch 22, 2023
Infrastructure Sewell: $6.4 million from Infrastructure Law will go to improve Birmingham-Shuttlesworth This project rehabilitates 15,540 square yards of the existing overflow apron pavement and 5,200 feet of taxiways. StaffMarch 22, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Law criminalizing panhandling, likely unconstitutional — and unconscionable This proposed law is unconstitutional. But moreover, it’s cruel. Will NevinMarch 22, 2023
Courts SCOTUS rejects street preacher’s First Amendment case against the University of Alabama Lower federal courts, including the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, previously sided with the university. John H. GlennMarch 21, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Gov. Ivey paving the road to progress with four years of Rebuilding Alabama Those investments are represented by 234 projects in all 67 counties and 400 miles of resurfaced roadways. Kay IveyMarch 21, 2023
Congress Britt joins bipartisan group to question Federal Reserve on Silicon Valley Bank oversight The Federal Reserve has announced an internal investigation into its regulatory oversight, supervision, and examination of Silicon Valley Bank. StaffMarch 21, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Investing in Alabama’s Innovation Economy Funding opportunities and incentives for entrepreneurs and high-tech companies is crucial to creating a more resilient, inclusive and robust economy. Bill PooleMarch 21, 2023