Legislature House committee expected to vote on banning treatment for trans minors The Alabama House Health Committee on Wednesday heard from both supports and opponents of the bill. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | The gambling bill was defeated. What happened and what’s next? The issue might not be dead just yet. Josh MoonMarch 10, 2021
Legislature Senate rejects Sen. Del Marsh’s gambling bill Sen. Del Marsh's gambling bill failed to get the 21 votes needed to pass the Senate Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
Legislature House committee to hold public hearing on medical marijuana The House Judiciary Committee will consider legislation on Wednesday to allow medical marijuana in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
Legislature House passes the largest state general fund budget in history Budget committee Chairman Steve Clouse said that this is the largest state General Fund budget in history. Brandon MoseleyMarch 10, 2021
State Former Alabama attorney general, chief justices support new trial for man on death row The state's top legal minds asked the court to follow requests from the Jefferson County district attorney and prosecutor to grant a new trial. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Economy New study paints bleak picture of Alabama’s tradeoff of tax breaks for jobs Big companies benefit at the expense of their employees and surrounding communities, researchers at Alabama A&M say. Micah DanneyMarch 10, 2021
Health Two Alabama National Guard teams to begin COVID-19 vaccinations March 23 The two mobile units are to administer at least 8,000 vaccinations weekly in underserved, rural areas. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 10, 2021
Legislature Anti-trans health care bill’s sponsor, doctor clash publicly over “dangerous legislation” Dr. Elizabeth Dawson says her state legislator is mischaracterizing what his bill would outlaw. Micah DanneyMarch 9, 2021
Legislature Senate is expected to take up Marsh’s gambling bill this week The Senate is expected to vote on a bill to create a lottery, casinos and expand Indian gaming in Alabama. Brandon MoseleyMarch 9, 2021