Alex Jobin

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Man wounded at 2020 Huntsville protests shares his story

Those protests occurred as Americans across the country called for reform to address police brutality.

November 21, 2024

Legislators and advocates look to address Alabama’s public transit woes

Sen. Linda Coleman-Madison's bill looks to institute an additional $5 license tax and registration fee on motor vehicles to raise funds for the Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund.

November 20, 2024

Early voting could be coming to Alabama

The House will consider HB-59 during the 2025 Legislative Session, which begins in February.

November 19, 2024

Sen. Tuberville warns GOP colleagues looking to block Gaetz, other Trump appointments

Tuberville criticized Republicans who have expressed wariness concerning Trump's appointments.

November 18, 2024

ALGOP considers renewing redistricting battle after Figures win

Some leaders in the state Republican Party are already looking to reconfigure the 2nd Congressional District yet again.

November 15, 2024

Tuberville, Britt react to Senate majority leader election

Sen. John Thune's victory came out of the first competitive election for Senate Republican leader in three decades.

November 14, 2024

Tuberville joins Trump, allies in calling for the elimination of Dept. of Education

Trump has stated that his administration would be focused on "closing up" the Department of Education "very early."

November 13, 2024

New bill looks to make Election Day state holiday

Currently, Alabama is one of five states that offers time off for voting but with no pay.

November 12, 2024

Gov. Ivey honors Alabama veterans, reflects on father’s WWII service

Ivey used her message to reaffirm her dedication to Alabama’s veterans, pledging to continue her efforts to support veterans’ transition to civilian life.

November 11, 2024

Anonymous racist texts reported at campuses across the country following Trump victory

Each message followed a nearly identical format, telling recipients they have been “selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.”

November 8, 2024