Meet the candidates running for Alabama State Auditor in 2026
Josh Pendergrass shared his "American dream" story while Derek Chen detailed how his Taiwanese heritage shaped his views on accountability.
Alabama settles lawsuit over institutionalizing disabled children
A preliminary settlement required Alabama to institute standardized assessments and shift children from rigid facilities into community-based care.
Prefiled bill would redefine crime of “making a terrorist threat,” raise penalties
State senators prefiled SB31 for the 2026 session, redefining the crime and significantly increasing maximum prison sentences and mandatory fines for conviction.
Bill to require post-election audits refiled for 2026 session
Legislation seeking mandatory countywide and statewide general election audits was prefiled, requiring probate judges to oversee the auditing process.
Sen. Britt celebrates passage of record $901 billion defense spending bill
The $901 billion bill included a military pay increase, Ukraine aid, construction funding for Alabama bases and rollbacks of Pentagon diversity initiatives.
Vincent woman starts GoFundMe campaign to help her 86-year-old grandfather retire
Tom Mims, 86, still wakes up at 3 a.m. every morning to work at the Piggly Wiggly, needing the income after immense medical debt.
Gov. Ivey orders Space Force flags to be flown across the state in weeklong “show of support”
Gov. Kay Ivey marked the Space Force's sixth birthday, honoring the branch and reflecting her commitment to keeping Alabama central to space development.
Sen. Britt signs onto letters demanding improved transparency from AI companies
The bipartisan group highlighted reports that artificial intelligence chatbots encouraged dangerous behavior among children, including suicidal ideation and self-harm.
CAIR designates Tuberville an “anti-Muslim extremist” as Jones slams Islamophobic comments
The move came after Tuberville claimed Islam was not a religion and called for Muslims to be deported.
Alabama Cannabis Coalition criticizes delays, limited licensing for medical cannabis
After four years of delays, the state commission finally granted dispensary licenses, but advocates called the limited number an "abysmal excuse for access."