AG Marshall supports federal push to reopen coal plants
Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall wrote in a statement that “it’s time to unleash the power of American coal.”
Bills on immigration and vaping receive public hearings
One speaker asked the committee to “remember about HB56,” comparing HB7 to the 2011 bill eventually whittled down in court.
Louisiana redistricting case may upturn interpretation of Voting Rights Act
Alabama AG Steve Marshall led an amicus brief arguing vote dilution claims are insufficient to justify so-called “racial gerrymandering.”
Is the Republican town hall freeze affecting Alabama?
In a radio interview, Alabama Congressman Gary Palmer said he won't hold a town hall because of supposed “paid agitators.”
Alabama mayors participate in roundtable about antisemitism
Mayors from across Alabama gathered in Montgomery this weekend to participate in a roundtable hosted by the Combat Antisemitism Movement.
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No, requiring that student organizations agree to avoid discriminating against LGBTQ students is not a violation of the First Amendment.
Incumbents rout challengers in Tuscaloosa elections
Unofficial results suggest only one race will proceed to a runoff as most incumbents ran unopposed or won handily.
Speedy Trial Act passes House and Senate committees
Approved by both the House and Senate Judiciary committees, the legislation would allow the appointment of visiting judges.
U.S. Supreme Court reverses state Supreme Court ruling on unemployment suit
A 5-4 majority ruled the Alabama Supreme Court incorrectly decided state law didn’t allow petitioners to sue over unemployment benefits.
Rep. Jim Hill introduces Speedy Trial Act in attempt to fix court backlogs
Hill says Alabama needs visiting judges to address court backlogs and protect Alabamians’ constitutional right to a speedy trial.