Featured Opinion Opinion | Say it louder, Bobby Singleton State Sen. Bobby Singleton had harsh words for his Republican colleagues who have refused to stand up for the state in the face of... Josh MoonFebruary 28, 2025
Legislature Second Chance bill passes Senate Judiciary Committee The bill received a favorable report with nine affirmative votes in the 12 person quorum. Mary Claire WootenFebruary 20, 2025
Legislature Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall State Reps. England, Travis, and McCampbell and Sen. Singleton discussed the failed gambling bill, IVF, and school funding with voters. Chance PhillipsJune 25, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama leaders shine: Competent governance amid challenges this Thanksgiving This Thanksgiving, there's a peculiar yet significant reason to express gratitude: the presence of competent governance. Bill BrittNovember 23, 2023
Legislature Overtime tax repeal has business, worker support. But a roadblock remains Business groups and labor unions are united behind the tax cut for workers. But Sen. Arthur Orr seems intent on standing in the way. Josh MoonJune 1, 2023
Opinion Opinion | Just say no to expanding sales of “cocktails in a can” Not surprisingly, the alcohol industry is lobbying heavily to expand the sale of these beverages. Greg DavisMay 31, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate minority announces leadership Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, was elected to his second four-year term, a first for the Democratic group. Jacob HolmesJanuary 16, 2023
Legislature Reed, Scofield, Singleton confirmed into Senate leadership roles Reed, who has served as pro tem of the Alabama Senate since 2021, received unanimous support. John H. GlennJanuary 11, 2023
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to nullify presidential gun orders The bill which bans the use of public funds to enforce presidential orders aimed at curbing gun violence, now heads to the state House... Eddie BurkhalterApril 1, 2022
Legislature Alabama Senate passes bill to nix state auditor position The Senate also passed a general fund budget, a bill that had been in conference committee this week. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 31, 2022