Featured Opinion Opinion | Don’t give Alabama businesses the shaft again Alabama gaming operators have been shafted repeatedly by the state's ever-changing and weirdly-enforced gaming laws. Let's not do it again. Josh MoonFebruary 13, 2024
Legislature State Sen. Weaver to bring bill in response to false abduction of Carlee Russell The bill will create a felony for carrying out a false abudction. Jacob HolmesAugust 1, 2023
Courts Abortion fund sues AG to prevent prosecution of people helping women seek abortions Two separate suits have been filed challenging threats of prosecution against such individuals. Jacob HolmesAugust 1, 2023
Elections Inside Alabama Republicans’ plan to overturn Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act Republicans in the state Senate want to break Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a long-held goal of many conservatives. Bill BrittJuly 27, 2023
State AG’s office, ADOC spar over legal services contracts The two agencies seem to have disagreements over how several ADOC lawsuits should be handled. Josh MoonJuly 7, 2023
Courts Political leaders react to Supreme Court’s rejection of congressional map New Congressional districts could have huge effects on Alabama's Congressional delegation. Jacob HolmesJune 9, 2023
Governor Ivey sets first execution since statewide moratorium The state will now have 30 hours to carry out the execution, a six-hour boost over the previous limit. Jacob HolmesMay 31, 2023
Legislature Bill allowing AG to hide witness contracts passes the House The bill would also alter the law concerning election challenges and give the Legislature the authority to build a new Statehouse. Josh MoonMay 10, 2023
Corruption Montgomery attorney J.W. Godwin convicted on financial exploitation of the elderly The attorney failed to pay property taxes for his client, resulting in the client's home being permanently lost. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023
Prisons ADOC moving all litigation to AG’s office The transition comes after AG Steve Marshall stripped ADOC attorneys of litigation authority. Josh MoonApril 13, 2023